Flynn vs Jon

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

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Jon Rank #893

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #893 for Jon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Jon more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Jon mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flynn and Jon boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.

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