Flynn vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Flynn Rank #738

Roy Rank #542

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Roy more popular?

Roy is more popular, ranked #542 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Roy mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Flynn and Roy boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.