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Finnan

♂ Boy

Pronounced FEEN-nan /ˈfin.næn/Low

Meaning: fair, white (diminutive of Fionn)Low

In 30 seconds: Finnan is an Irish name meaning 'fair' or 'white', a diminutive of Fionn.
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Origin LowIrish
Meaningfair, white (diminutive of Fionn)
U.S. rank (2025)#2900 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births43 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320052025

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

Finnan is Irish and means 'fair' or 'white', formed as a diminutive of Fionn. That root is the same one tied to the legendary Fionn mac Cumhaill. The ending softens the base name into something gentler.

It has a warm, distinctly Irish sound with its doubled n and soft finish. The link to Fionn keeps it rooted in older Gaelic naming.

Did you know? Finnan comes from Old Irish Fionnan, a diminutive of Fionn ('fair, white'), and was borne by early Irish saints like Finnian of Clonard.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Finnan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Finnan — meaning/etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Finnan mean?

Finnan means 'fair, white', an Irish diminutive of Fionn, borne by early Irish saints.

How do you pronounce Finnan?

It's commonly said FEEN-nan /ˈfin.næn/.

Is Finnan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Finnan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Finnan?

In 2024, Finnan ranked #2565 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.

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