Ervin vs Flint

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American Hungarian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,939
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Erv, Vinnie

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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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Popularity Comparison

Ervin Rank #1,939
Flint Rank #1,981

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 vs #1981 for Flint.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ervin ___

  • Ervin James
  • Ervin Lee
  • Ervin Ray
  • Ervin Wayne
  • Ervin Dale
  • Ervin Glenn

Flint ___

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

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If you choose Flint

Slate River Blaze Stone Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ervin or Flint more popular?

Ervin is more popular, ranked #1939 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Ervin and Flint mean?

Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Ervin and Flint boy or girl names?

Ervin is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.

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