Pinchas
Meaning
"oracle, dark-complexioned"
Origin: Hebrew/Egyptian
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #2,809
- Total SSA Count
- 46
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Formal
- Nicknames
- Pinky, Pini
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"oracle, dark-complexioned"
Origin: Hebrew/Egyptian
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #2809 for Pinchas.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pinchas at #2809 in the United States.
Pinchas means "oracle, dark-complexioned" (Hebrew/Egyptian origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Pinchas is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.