About the name Finn
Finn carries the whole myth of Fionn mac Cumhaill in a single closed syllable, which is a remarkable amount of story for three letters. Parents took to it because it sounds outdoorsy and boyish without any of the fuss that longer Irish names sometimes bring.
Finn is a boy name of Irish (Gaelic) origin, pronounced FIN. On the NameRarity scale it scores 21 out of 100, which places it in the popular band — a well-used favourite — expect to share it occasionally. Its strongest period was the 2020s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Finn?
Finn sits at approximately #180 in recent US rankings. Roughly 1,450 people per million carry it — about 1 in 690. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 1.
Famous people named Finn
- Finn WolfhardCanadian actor and musician
Spellings and variants of Finn
Names similar to Finn
Quinn
KWIN
Descendant of the wise chief
Ryan
RY-un
Little king
Aiden
AY-den
Little fire
Arjun
AR-joon
Bright, silver-white; the great archer of the Mahabharata
Brian
BRY-un
Noble, high
Fiadh
FEE-uh
Wild, of the wild deer
Fiona
fee-OH-nuh
Fair, white, pale
Jack
JAK
God is gracious
Finn — frequently asked questions
What does the name Finn mean?
Finn means "Fair, bright, white". It is a name of Irish (Gaelic) origin, most often given to a boy.
How do you pronounce Finn?
Finn is pronounced FIN, with 1 syllable.
How rare is the name Finn?
Finn scores 21 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it popular. Roughly 1 in every 690 people carry it — about 1,450 per million.
What is the numerology number for Finn?
Finn carries the expression number 7, known as The Seeker. Its soul urge number is 9 and its personality number is 7.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Finn?
The lucky number for Finn is 7 (with 16, 25, 34 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Deep Violet. The traditional lucky day is Monday and the associated gemstone is Sapphire.
Is Finn a popular name?
Finn currently sits around rank #180 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2020s.