Finn

At a Glance: Name: Finn – Meaning: fair (Irish) or Sami/Finn (Norse) – Origin: Irish or Old Norse – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: FIN

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Finn is a boy's name pronounced FIN, drawing from Irish roots where it's linked to the word for fair, and also connected to Old Norse and Sami tradition. It fits with names that feel classic yet globally minded — short, simple, and easy to say. If you're drawn to a name with a long history across two different traditions, Finn covers both bases.

Meaning & Origin of Finn

Meaning: Fair (irish) or sami/finn (norse).

Origin: Irish or Old Norse.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Finn

Phonetic: FIN   IPA: /ˈfɪn/

Popularity of Finn

Finn hit its highest popularity in 2018, ranking #166 with 2,329 babies given the name that year. By 2024, it had settled to #198 with 1,791 babies, a gentle step back from its peak but still a name plenty of parents are choosing.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1918–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Finn mean?

Fair (irish) or sami/finn (norse). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Finn)

How do you pronounce Finn?

Finn is pronounced FIN (IPA: /ˈfɪn/).

Is Finn a popular name right now?

Finn peaked at #166 in 2018 and is ranked #198 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1918–2024.)

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