Flavel vs Hennessy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hennessy

Girl #3,558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Angus"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,558
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Henny, Henn, Nessy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Flavel Rank #19,445
Hennessy Rank #3,558

Hennessy is more popular, ranked #3558 vs #19445 for Flavel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flavel ___

  • Flavel John
  • Flavel Thomas
  • Flavel Edward
  • Flavel Henry
  • Flavel George
  • Flavel Richard

Hennessy ___

  • Hennessy Rose
  • Hennessy Mae
  • Hennessy Grace
  • Hennessy James
  • Hennessy Nicole
  • Hennessy Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flavel

Flavius Cornelius Caspian Percival Sylvester

If you choose Hennessy

Kennedy Harlow Brennan Sloane Jameson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flavel or Hennessy more popular?

Hennessy is more popular, ranked #3558 compared to Flavel at #19445 in the United States.

What do Flavel and Hennessy mean?

Flavel means "yellow-haired, golden" (Latin origin). Hennessy means "descendant of Angus" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Flavel and Hennessy boy or girl names?

Flavel is primarily a boy name. Hennessy is primarily a girl name.

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