Flynn vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Flynn Rank #738

Abner Rank #840

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #840 for Abner.

Is Flynn or Abner more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Abner at #840 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Abner mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flynn and Abner boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.