Flynn vs Memphis

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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Memphis

Boy #589 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"enduring and beautiful"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer)

Cultural Roots

American Southern US Ancient Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#589
Total SSA Count
484
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mem, Memp

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Memphis Rank #589

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 vs #738 for Flynn.

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

Memphis ___

  • Memphis James
  • Memphis Lee
  • Memphis Ray
  • Memphis Cole
  • Memphis Blue
  • Memphis Jackson

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flynn

Finn Declan Callum Rory Nora

If you choose Memphis

Jackson Nash Savannah Tallulah Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Memphis more popular?

Memphis is more popular, ranked #589 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Memphis mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Memphis means "enduring and beautiful" (Ancient Egyptian (Men-nefer) origin).

Are Flynn and Memphis boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Memphis is primarily a boy name.

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