Flynn vs Leonard

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 #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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Flynn Rank #738

Leonard Rank #674

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Leonard more popular?

Leonard is more popular, ranked #674 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Leonard mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin).

Are Flynn and Leonard boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Leonard is primarily a boy name.