Flynn vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English Australian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Flynn Rank #738

Harry Rank #780

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Flynn or Harry more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Harry mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Flynn and Harry boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.