Flynn vs Heath

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

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Heath Rank #852

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #852 for Heath.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Heath more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Heath at #852 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Heath mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Flynn and Heath boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.

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