Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Phinneas

Phinneas

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: A spelling of Phineas, from the Hebrew Pinchas, variously 'oracle,' 'the Nubian,' or 'mouth of brass.' A biblical name (a priest, grandson of Aaron). Heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A biblical name: Phinneas is a form of Phineas, tied to 'oracle' (said 'FIN-ee-us'). Vintage and warm.
💕 Browse more names
Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Phineas, from the Hebrew Pinchas, variously 'oracle,' 'the Nubian,' or 'mouth of brass.' A biblical name (a priest, grandson of Aaron). Heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11937 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 143

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120072024

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

Phinneas is a spelling of Phineas, from the Hebrew Pinchas, variously 'oracle,' 'the Nubian,' or 'mouth of brass.' A vintage biblical name. Rare in this spelling (said 'FIN-ee-us').

It appears rarely in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, biblical, and vintage.

Did you know? Phinneas respells Phineas, from the Hebrew Pinchas — Phineas was a priest and grandson of Aaron; the name is read 'oracle' or 'mouth of brass' (said 'FIN-ee-us').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Phinneas — Form of Phineas; Hebrew Pinchas

Variations

PhineasPhinehasFinneas

Nicknames

FinnPhin

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Phinneas…

Phineas— the standard form of the same name
Finneas— a like modern spelling
Silas— a like vintage biblical boy's name
Amos— a like Old Testament -s pick

Explore names like Phinneas

By themehebrewheritagebiblicalvintage

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Phinneas mean?

Phinneas is a form of Phineas, from the Hebrew Pinchas — variously 'oracle' or 'mouth of brass.'

How do you pronounce Phinneas?

It's said FIN-ee-us /ˈfɪn.i.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Phinneas a boy or girl name?

Phinneas is a boy's name.

How popular is Phinneas?

Phinneas is rare in the U.S. in this spelling.

💬 Ask Nia