Flynn

Meaning of Flynn

Flynn means "descendant of the red-haired man." It refers to someone with red hair or a reddish complexion.

Flynn has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Flynn

Flynn has cooled off, slipping to #828 in 2025, down from a peak of #653 in 2021.

Notable people named Flynn

• Flynn Rider
  Fictional character from Tangled
• Flynn Earl Jones
  American actor (stage name)
• Jerome Flynn
  English actor
• Brandon Flynn
  American actor
• Flynn Downes
  English footballer

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Questions about the name Flynn

What does the name Flynn mean?

Flynn means flynn means "descendant of the red-haired man." it refers to someone with red hair or a reddish complexion, and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Flynn a boy's or a girl's name?

Flynn is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Flynn?

In 2025, Flynn ranked #828 for boys, down from #736 the year before.

When was Flynn most popular?

Flynn peaked at #653 in 2021.