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Finneas

♂ Boy

Pronounced FIN-ee-uhs /ˈfɪn.i.əs/Medium

Meaning: Variant of Phineas; traditionally 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'Medium

In 30 seconds: Finneas is a variant of Phineas, a Hebrew name traditionally read as 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningVariant of Phineas; traditionally 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'
U.S. rank (2024)#1519 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births116 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,003

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220002024

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

History & Origin

Finneas reshapes the older Phineas, a Hebrew name carried through the Bible and usually glossed as 'oracle' or, more vividly, 'serpent's mouth'. The respelling gives the name an Irish-looking surface, though its roots stay firmly Hebrew. It is a name with an old pedigree wearing a fresh face.

The name is widely recognized today through Finneas O'Connell, born in 1997, the singer-songwriter and producer who co-writes and produces his sister Billie Eilish's music. Related forms include Pinchas and Pinhas, closer to the Hebrew original.

Did you know? Finneas is a spelling variant of Phineas, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'origin uncertain' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Finneas — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

PhineesPinchasFineesPinhas

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Finneas O'Connell (born 1997)
    American singer-songwriter and producer who co-writes and produces the music of his sister Billie Eilish.

If you like Finneas…

Phineas— The standard form of the name that Finneas varies.
Pinchas— A Hebrew transliteration closer to the name's original source.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Finneas mean?

Finneas is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Finneas?

It's commonly said FIN-ee-uhs /ˈfɪn.i.əs/.

Is Finneas a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Finneas?

In 2024, Finneas ranked #1519 in the U.S. for boys, with 116 births recorded.