Flint vs Jarvis

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

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Jarvis

Boy #2,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear servant"

Origin: Old Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,024
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jarv, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981
Jarvis Rank #2,024

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2024 for Jarvis.

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

Jarvis ___

  • Jarvis James
  • Jarvis Lee
  • Jarvis Anthony
  • Jarvis Eugene
  • Jarvis Wayne
  • Jarvis Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Flint

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If you choose Jarvis

Travis Darnell Marcus Leroy Latoya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Jarvis more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Jarvis at #2024 in the United States.

What do Flint and Jarvis mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Jarvis means "spear servant" (Old Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Flint and Jarvis boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Jarvis is primarily a boy name.

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