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Pinchos

♂ Boy

Pronounced PIN-khos /ˈpɪn.xəs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Pinchas/Phinehas — from Hebrew/Egyptian, variously 'the Nubian/dark-skinned', 'mouth of brass', and 'an oracle'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The Nubian; an oracle: Pinchos spells Pinchas/Phinehas. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'PIN-khos').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Pinchas/Phinehas — from Hebrew/Egyptian, variously 'the Nubian/dark-skinned', 'mouth of brass', and 'an oracle'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5342 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 387

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119842025

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

Pinchos is a spelling of Pinchas/Phinehas — from Hebrew/Egyptian, variously 'the Nubian/dark-skinned', 'mouth of brass', and 'an oracle' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, devout name across Hasidic and Orthodox families (said 'PIN-khos'; nickname Pinny).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare in this spelling, an-oracle at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Phinehas is variously 'the Nubian/dark-skinned', 'mouth of brass', and 'an oracle' (Hebrew/Egyptian) — Pinchos is a spelling, crisp and devout (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'PIN-khos').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Phinehas — routes layered

Variations

PinchasPinchesPhinehas

Nicknames

Pinny

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If you like Pinchos…

Pinchas— the Hebrew form
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Shmuel— another Hebrew/Yiddish boys' name
Enos— echoes that soft -os sound
Amos— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pinchos mean?

Pinchos spells Pinchas/Phinehas — variously 'the Nubian', 'mouth of brass', and 'an oracle'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Pinchos?

It's said PIN-khos /ˈpɪn.xəs/ — two syllables, with a throaty 'kh'; stress on the first.

Is Pinchos a boy or girl name?

Pinchos is a boy's name.

How popular is Pinchos?

Pinchos is a rare name in the U.S.

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