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Phineas

“Oracle, serpent's mouth”

2 syllables · 7 letters

About the name Phineas

Phineas has an odd double life as both a solemn Old Testament priest and a byword for showmanship, thanks to P. T. Barnum. The Finn nickname does most of the modern work of selling it, letting parents keep the ornate original on the birth certificate.

Phineas is a boy name of Hebrew origin, pronounced FIN-ee-us. On the NameRarity scale it scores 74 out of 100, which places it in the rare band — recognisable but seldom used. Distinctive without needing to be spelled out twice. Its strongest period was the Victorian era.

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Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Oracle, serpent's mouth
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
FIN-ee-us
Syllables
2
Letters
7
US rank
#830
Peak era
Victorian era
Rarity
74 / 100
Per million
~11
Starts with
P
Numerology
9 · The Humanitarian

How popular is Phineas?

Popularity26/100
Rarity74/100

Phineas sits at approximately #830 in recent US rankings. Roughly 11 people per million carry it — about 1 in 90,909. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.

Famous people named Phineas

  • Phineas Taylor Barnum
    American showman and circus founder
  • Phineas Gage
    American railway foreman known to neuroscience

Spellings and variants of Phineas

PhinehasPinchasFinneas

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Phineas — frequently asked questions

What does the name Phineas mean?

Phineas means "Oracle, serpent's mouth". It is a name of Hebrew origin, most often given to a boy.

How do you pronounce Phineas?

Phineas is pronounced FIN-ee-us, with 2 syllables.

How rare is the name Phineas?

Phineas scores 74 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it rare. Roughly 1 in every 90,909 people carry it — about 11 per million.

What is the numerology number for Phineas?

Phineas carries the expression number 9, known as The Humanitarian. Its soul urge number is 6 and its personality number is 3.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Phineas?

The lucky number for Phineas is 9 (with 18, 27, 36 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Coral Flame. The traditional lucky day is Tuesday and the associated gemstone is Bloodstone.

Is Phineas a popular name?

Phineas currently sits around rank #830 in the United States, and its strongest period was the Victorian era.