BoyIrish origin2 syllables
Finnian
Meaning: “fair”
About the name Finnian
Finnian is a boy name with Irish roots, meaning “fair”.
It has a modern, unique feel. In 2025, Finnian ranked #1487 for boys in the US, with 119 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2016. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Finnian were boys.
Etymology
From Irish, meaning “fair”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Finnian”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #1487
- In 2015
- #1134
- Babies in 2025
- 119
Popularity of Finnian, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.