Flynn vs Ford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English Australian American

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Boy #571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shallow river crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Flynn Rank #738

Ford Rank #571

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Ford more popular?

Ford is more popular, ranked #571 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Ford mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ford means "shallow river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Flynn and Ford boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Ford is primarily a boy name.