Fionn vs Quin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fionn

Boy #4,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fair, white, bright"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,580
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Finn, Fio

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fionn Rank #4,580
Quin Rank #4,687

Fionn is more popular, ranked #4580 vs #4687 for Quin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fionn ___

  • Fionn James
  • Fionn Patrick
  • Fionn Cian
  • Fionn Sean
  • Fionn Rory
  • Fionn Hugh

Quin ___

  • Quin Alexander
  • Quin James
  • Quin Thomas
  • Quin Michael
  • Quin David
  • Quin Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fionn

Saoirse Niamh Cillian Aoife Oisin

If you choose Quin

Liam Finn Nora Ivy Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fionn or Quin more popular?

Fionn is more popular, ranked #4580 compared to Quin at #4687 in the United States.

What do Fionn and Quin mean?

Fionn means "fair, white, bright" (Old Irish origin). Quin means "fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Fionn and Quin boy or girl names?

Fionn is primarily a boy name. Quin is primarily a boy name.

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