Flynn vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Flynn Rank #738

Hugh Rank #765

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Flynn or Hugh more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Hugh mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Flynn and Hugh boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.