Flynn vs Rey

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

Rey

Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#823
Total SSA Count
303
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Rey Rank #823

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #823 for Rey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Rey more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Rey at #823 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Rey mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Flynn and Rey boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.

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