Damara vs Finnegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damara

Girl #8,716 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle girl, gentle woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,716
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dara, Dami, Mara

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Damara Rank #8,716
Finnegan Rank #493

Finnegan is more popular, ranked #493 vs #8716 for Damara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damara ___

  • Damara Rose
  • Damara Jean
  • Damara Lynn
  • Damara Grace
  • Damara Faith
  • Damara Anne

Finnegan ___

  • Finnegan James
  • Finnegan Patrick
  • Finnegan Callum
  • Finnegan Sean
  • Finnegan Cole
  • Finnegan Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damara

Damaris Amara Tamara Miriam Lydia

If you choose Finnegan

Declan Maeve Brigid Cormac Orla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damara or Finnegan more popular?

Finnegan is more popular, ranked #493 compared to Damara at #8716 in the United States.

What do Damara and Finnegan mean?

Damara means "gentle girl, gentle woman" (Greek origin). Finnegan means "son of the fair one" (Irish origin).

Are Damara and Finnegan boy or girl names?

Damara is primarily a girl name. Finnegan is primarily a boy name.

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