Flynn vs Kellan

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 #919 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, bright-headed"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Flynn Rank #738

Kellan Rank #919

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #919 for Kellan.

Is Flynn or Kellan more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Kellan at #919 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Kellan mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kellan means "slender, bright-headed" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Flynn and Kellan boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Kellan is primarily a boy name.