Flynn vs Alec

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 #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Flynn Rank #738

Alec Rank #880

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #880 for Alec.

Is Flynn or Alec more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Alec at #880 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Alec mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Flynn and Alec boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.