Flynn vs Forest

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 #725 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest; woodland"

Origin: Old French

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Flynn Rank #738

Forest Rank #725

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Forest more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Forest mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin).

Are Flynn and Forest boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Forest is primarily a boy name.