Phineas vs Finlay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white warrior, fair hero"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British Australian

✓ All Clear

Phineas Rank #1,540

Finlay Rank #2,476

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

Is Phineas or Finlay more popular?

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

What do Phineas and Finlay mean?

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

Are Phineas and Finlay boy or girl names?

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