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Flint vs Lemuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Lemuel Rank #2,131

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Lemuel more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Flint and Lemuel mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flint and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.

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