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At a Glance: Name: Phineas – Meaning: possibly 'the Nubian' or 'mouth of brass' – Origin: Hebrew (via Greek), form of Phinehas – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: FIN-ee-us
Phineas is a boy's name, pronounced FIN-ee-us, that comes from Hebrew by way of Greek as a form of Phinehas. It's possibly linked to the meanings 'the Nubian' or 'mouth of brass'.
Meaning & Origin of Phineas
Meaning: Possibly 'the Nubian' or 'mouth of brass'.
Origin: Hebrew (via Greek), form of Phinehas.
How to Pronounce Phineas
Phonetic: FIN-ee-us IPA: /ˈfɪniəs/
Popularity of Phineas
Phineas ranked #1538 in 2024, with 114 babies given the name, which is well below its peak at #1030 in 1880, when only 5 babies received it.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Phineas mean?
Possibly ‘the Nubian’ or ‘mouth of brass’.
How do you pronounce Phineas?
Phineas is pronounced FIN-ee-us (IPA: /ˈfɪniəs/).
Is Phineas a popular name right now?
Phineas peaked at #1030 in 1880 and is ranked #1538 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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