Finlay vs Phineas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Finlay

Boy #2,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white warrior, fair hero"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Australian

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Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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Finlay Rank #2,476

Phineas Rank #1,540

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #2476 for Finlay.

Is Finlay or Phineas more popular?

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Finlay at #2476 in the United States.

What do Finlay and Phineas mean?

Finlay means "white warrior, fair hero" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Finlay and Phineas boy or girl names?

Finlay is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.