Flynn vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

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Flynn Rank #738

Colby Rank #582

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Colby more popular?

Colby is more popular, ranked #582 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Colby mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Flynn and Colby boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.