Marlin vs Flint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Flint Rank #1,981

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #1981 for Flint.

Is Marlin or Flint more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Flint mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Marlin and Flint boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.