Flynn vs Briar

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 #700 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thorny shrub, prickly plant"

Origin: Old English

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Flynn Rank #738

Briar Rank #700

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Briar more popular?

Briar is more popular, ranked #700 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Briar mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Briar means "thorny shrub, prickly plant" (Old English origin).

Are Flynn and Briar boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Briar is primarily a boy name.