Flynn vs Grey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flynn

Boy #738 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#738
Total SSA Count
351
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fly, Flie, Flykins

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Grey

Boy #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#878
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Grey Rank #878

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 vs #878 for Grey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flynn ___

  • Flynn William
  • Flynn Thomas
  • Flynn James
  • Flynn Alexander
  • Flynn Reid
  • Flynn Patrick

Grey ___

  • Grey James
  • Grey William
  • Grey Alexander
  • Grey Thomas
  • Grey Michael
  • Grey Elliot

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flynn

Finn Declan Callum Rory Nora

If you choose Grey

Sloane River Sage Quinn Blaire

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Grey more popular?

Flynn is more popular, ranked #738 compared to Grey at #878 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Grey mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Flynn and Grey boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.

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