Flynn vs Nelson

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 #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

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Flynn Rank #738

Nelson Rank #778

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #778 for Nelson.

Is Flynn or Nelson more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Nelson at #778 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Nelson mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Flynn and Nelson boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.