Flint vs Henley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Henley Rank #959

Henley is more popular, ranked #959 vs #1981 for Flint.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flint ___

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

Henley ___

  • Henley Rose
  • Henley Grace
  • Henley Mae
  • Henley Claire
  • Henley Anne
  • Henley Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flint

Slate River Blaze Stone Reed

If you choose Henley

Hollis Waverly Hadley Whitley Finley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Henley more popular?

Henley is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Henley mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Henley means "high meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Flint and Henley boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Henley is primarily a girl name.

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