Flynn vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English Australian American

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Flynn Rank #738

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #738 for Flynn.

Is Flynn or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Wilson mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Flynn and Wilson boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.