Flynn vs Benedict

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 #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

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Flynn Rank #738

Benedict Rank #915

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #915 for Benedict.

Is Flynn or Benedict more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Benedict at #915 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Benedict mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Flynn and Benedict boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.