Flynn vs Ben

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 #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Flynn Rank #738

Ben Rank #802

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Flynn or Ben more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Ben mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flynn and Ben boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.