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Flynn vs Ocean

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

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Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Ocean Rank #592

Ocean is more popular, ranked #592 vs #738 for Flynn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Ocean more popular?

Ocean is more popular, ranked #592 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Ocean mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ocean means "great surrounding sea" (Greek (Okeanos) origin).

Are Flynn and Ocean boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Ocean is primarily a boy name.

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