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Finbarr

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Pronounced FIN-bar /ˈfɪn.bɑːr/Medium

Meaning: Finbarr is an Irish name from Fionnbharr, 'fair-haired' or 'white head' (from fionn, 'fair; white,' and barr, 'head; crest'). Saint Finbarr is the patron of Cork. It carries Irish heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Irish name: Finbarr means 'fair-haired' or 'white head' (said 'FIN-bar').
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningFinbarr is an Irish name from Fionnbharr, 'fair-haired' or 'white head' (from fionn, 'fair; white,' and barr, 'head; crest'). Saint Finbarr is the patron of Cork. It carries Irish heritage.
U.S. rank (2024)#12864 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520112024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Finbarr is an Irish name from Fionnbharr, 'fair-haired; white head.' Saint Finbarr, founder of Cork, made it a beloved Irish name. It reads as a warm heritage pick (said 'FIN-bar').

In the U.S. it is rare, familiar mainly in Irish-heritage families. Rare, saintly, and warm.

Did you know? Finbarr comes from the Irish Fionnbharr — 'fair-haired' — the name of Saint Finbarr, patron of Cork, noted here with its heritage (said 'FIN-bar').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Finbarr — Irish Fionnbharr; 'fair-haired'; Saint Finbarr of Cork

Variations

FionnbharrFinnbarBarry

Nicknames

FinnBarry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Finbarr mean?

Finbarr is an Irish name from Fionnbharr, meaning 'fair-haired' or 'white head.'

How do you pronounce Finbarr?

It's said FIN-bar /ˈfɪn.bɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Finbarr a boy or girl name?

Finbarr is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Finbarr?

Finbarr is a rare name in the U.S.

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