Flynn vs Phillip

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 #627 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Flynn Rank #738

Phillip Rank #627

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Phillip more popular?

Phillip is more popular, ranked #627 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Phillip mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Phillip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Flynn and Phillip boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Phillip is primarily a boy name.