Phineas vs Irving

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Irving Rank #1,618

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Phineas or Irving more popular?

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Irving mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Phineas and Irving boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.