Flynn vs Scott

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 #566 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Scotland, a Scotsman"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Flynn Rank #738

Scott Rank #566

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Scott more popular?

Scott is more popular, ranked #566 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Scott mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Scott means "from Scotland, a Scotsman" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Flynn and Scott boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Scott is primarily a boy name.