Flynn vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Flynn Rank #738

Mac Rank #696

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Mac more popular?

Mac is more popular, ranked #696 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Mac mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Flynn and Mac boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.