Flynn vs Bear

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 #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Flynn Rank #738

Bear Rank #829

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #829 for Bear.

Is Flynn or Bear more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Bear at #829 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Bear mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Flynn and Bear boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.