Flynn vs Allan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English Australian American

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Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Flynn Rank #738

Allan Rank #854

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Flynn or Allan more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Allan mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Flynn and Allan boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.