Flynn vs Seth

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

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #738 for Flynn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Seth mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Flynn and Seth boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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