Cassidy vs Finlay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Finlay

Boy #2,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white warrior, fair hero"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,476
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Finn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cassidy Rank #476
Finlay Rank #2,476

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 vs #2476 for Finlay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cassidy ___

  • Cassidy Rose
  • Cassidy Ann
  • Cassidy Jane
  • Cassidy Renee
  • Cassidy Elizabeth
  • Cassidy Marie

Finlay ___

  • Finlay James
  • Finlay Reid
  • Finlay Ross
  • Finlay Callum
  • Finlay Blair
  • Finlay Alistair

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cassidy or Finlay more popular?

Cassidy is more popular, ranked #476 compared to Finlay at #2476 in the United States.

What do Cassidy and Finlay mean?

Cassidy means "curly-haired" (Irish origin). Finlay means "white warrior, fair hero" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cassidy and Finlay boy or girl names?

Cassidy is primarily a girl name. Finlay is primarily a boy name.

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