Flynn vs Jerry

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 #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Flynn Rank #738

Jerry Rank #868

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Flynn or Jerry more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Jerry mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flynn and Jerry boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.