Finesse
Meaning
"skillful delicacy, graceful handling"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #13,693
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Finn, Ness
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"skillful delicacy, graceful handling"
Origin: Old French
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Knut is more popular, ranked #13540 vs #13693 for Finesse.
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Knut is more popular, ranked #13540 compared to Finesse at #13693 in the United States.
Finesse means "skillful delicacy, graceful handling" (Old French origin).
Finesse is primarily a boy name. Knut is primarily a boy name.