Flynn vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Flynn Rank #738

Layton Rank #693

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Layton more popular?

Layton is more popular, ranked #693 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Layton mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Flynn and Layton boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.