Finnegan

At a Glance

Meaning

Descendant of the fair one

Origin

Irish (surname)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

FIN-ih-gunListen

Finnegan is an Irish surname-turned-first-name for boys, pronounced FIN-ih-gun. It's often simplified to just mean 'fair' or 'fair-haired,' but the fuller sense, per Wiktionary, is 'descendant of the fair one' — since Finnegan comes from a surname denoting ancestry, not a straightforward color word. On style lists it lands in free-spirited, boho and romantic, storybook territory, with a modern feel.

Meaning & Origin of Finnegan

Meaning: Descendant of the fair one.

Origin: Irish (surname).

A common claim: Often simplified to just 'fair' or 'fair-haired.' Actually: Wiktionary gives the fuller meaning as "descendant of the fair one," since Finnegan comes from a surname denoting ancestry, rather than simply "fair" or "fair-haired."

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Finnegan

Popularity of Finnegan

Finnegan hit its high point on the Social Security list in 2021, ranking #378 with 860 boys given the name; by 2024 it had eased to #492 with 625, per Social Security data spanning 1995-2024.

Names Like Finnegan

These names share Finnegan’s style, era or origin.

• Oisin
• Aden
• Aidan
• Aine
• Alanna
• Ashlyn

FAQ

What does the name Finnegan mean?

Descendant of the fair one. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Finnegan?

Finnegan is pronounced FIN-ih-gun (IPA: /ˈfɪnɪgən/).

Is Finnegan a popular name right now?

Finnegan peaked at #378 in 2021 and is ranked #492 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)

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