Flynn vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Flynn Rank #738

Neil Rank #866

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Flynn or Neil more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Neil mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Flynn and Neil boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.