Flynn vs Lance

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 #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Flynn Rank #738

Lance Rank #843

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #843 for Lance.

Is Flynn or Lance more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Lance at #843 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Lance mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Flynn and Lance boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.