Phineas vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Fred Rank #1,686

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Phineas or Fred more popular?

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Fred mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Phineas and Fred boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.