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Fintan

♂ Boy

Pronounced FIN-tan /ˈfɪn.tæn/High

Meaning: From Irish, variously 'white fire' and 'white bull' (fionn, 'white; fair', + a fire or bull element)Low

In 30 seconds: White fire; white bull: Fintan is Irish. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningFrom Irish, variously 'white fire' and 'white bull' (fionn, 'white; fair', + a fire or bull element)
U.S. rank (2025)#6925 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 431

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019982025

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

Fintan comes from Irish, variously 'white fire' and 'white bull' (fionn, 'white; fair', + a fire or bull element; routes layered, which we note). Borne by many early Irish saints, and by Fintan mac Bochra of legend. A crisp, classic name (said 'FIN-tan'; nickname Fin).

In the U.S. it appears in Irish families. Rare, white-fire at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Fintan is variously 'white fire' and 'white bull' in Irish (fionn, 'white; fair') — borne by many early Irish saints — crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'FIN-tan').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Fintan — Irish; routes layered

Variations

FionntanFinten

Nicknames

Fin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fintan mean?

Fintan is Irish, variously 'white fire' and 'white bull' (fionn, 'white; fair'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Fintan?

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

Is Fintan a boy or girl name?

Fintan is a boy's name.

How popular is Fintan?

Fintan is a rare name in the U.S.

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