Duane vs Flint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duane

Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,090
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dua, Duy, Duie

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Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fli, Fly, Flie

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Duane Rank #2,090
Flint Rank #1,981

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2090 for Duane.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Duane ___

  • Duane Lee
  • Duane Ray
  • Duane Wayne
  • Duane Craig
  • Duane Scott
  • Duane Dale

Flint ___

  • Flint James
  • Flint William
  • Flint Alexander
  • Flint Robert
  • Flint Henry
  • Flint Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Duane

Shane Troy Brenda Cheryl Randy

If you choose Flint

Slate River Blaze Stone Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Duane or Flint more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Duane at #2090 in the United States.

What do Duane and Flint mean?

Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Duane and Flint boy or girl names?

Duane is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.

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