What origin is the name Phineas?

Phineas comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Phineas a popular name?

Phineas is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Phineas?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Phineas — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Phineas

Q: Is Phineas a rare name?

Yes. Phineas does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Phineas

Phineas

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Phineas is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Loudmouth; oracle. one of the two sons of the priest eli in the old testament".

Parents who choose Phineas pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "Loudmouth; oracle. one of the two sons of the priest eli in the old testament". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.