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Flynn vs Dorian

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

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Dorian

Boy #539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
553
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Dorian Rank #539

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 vs #738 for Flynn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Dorian more popular?

Dorian is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Dorian mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dorian means "descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek" (Greek origin).

Are Flynn and Dorian boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Dorian is primarily a boy name.

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