Flynn vs Boden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#738
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Boden

Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#818
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Boden Rank #818

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #818 for Boden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Boden more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Boden at #818 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Boden mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin).

Are Flynn and Boden boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Boden is primarily a boy name.

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