Flint vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Flint Rank #1,981

Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #1981 for Flint.

Is Flint or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Marlin mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Flint and Marlin boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.