Flynn vs Lochlan

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

Lochlan

Boy #774 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"land of lochs, land of fjords"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Australian New Zealand

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
323
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Lochlan Rank #774

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #774 for Lochlan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Lochlan more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Lochlan at #774 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Lochlan mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Lochlan means "land of lochs, land of fjords" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Flynn and Lochlan boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Lochlan is primarily a boy name.

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