Flynn vs Omari

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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Omari

Boy #619 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God the highest (variant interpretation)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Swahili-speaking African Arabic American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#619
Total SSA Count
461
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Omar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flynn Rank #738
Omari Rank #619

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 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

Omari ___

  • Omari James
  • Omari Alexander
  • Omari David
  • Omari Marcus
  • Omari Isaiah
  • Omari Elijah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Flynn

Finn Declan Callum Rory Nora

If you choose Omari

Amara Zara Elijah Isaiah Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flynn or Omari more popular?

Omari is more popular, ranked #619 compared to Flynn at #738 in the United States.

What do Flynn and Omari mean?

Flynn means "son of the red-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Omari means "God the highest (variant interpretation)" (Arabic origin).

Are Flynn and Omari boy or girl names?

Flynn is primarily a boy name. Omari is primarily a boy name.

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