What origin is the name Pincus?

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

What are good sister names for Pincus?

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

How is Pincus written in its native script?

Pincus is written פינקוס.

Pincus

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pincus

Pincus

Boy

Hebrew & Biblical

2 syllables

Pincus (פינקוס) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning "Means 'dark-complexioned'; a Yiddish name derived from the Hebrew Pinhas.".

Pincus is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Means 'dark-complexioned'; a Yiddish name derived from the Hebrew Pinhas.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: פינקוס
Origin: Hebrew & Biblical
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Means 'dark-complexioned'; a Yiddish name derived from the Hebrew Pinhas.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as פינקוס

Quick answers about Pincus

What does Pincus mean?

Pincus is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Means 'dark-complexioned'; a Yiddish name derived from the Hebrew Pinhas.".

How popular is Pincus?

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Sister names that go with Pincus

Isabella Abigail Elizabeth Hannah Sarah Leah

How to say Pincus

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Pincus.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Pincus

Pincus means "Means 'dark-complexioned'; a Yiddish name derived from the Hebrew Pinhas." — these names share that spirit.

Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
John — "John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is the name of John the Baptist and John the Apostle." (Hebrew)
Samuel — "Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el, usually explained as 'name of God' or 'God has heard'. He is a prophet in the Bible." (Hebrew)
Caleb — "Caleb is a Hebrew name, often linked to kelev 'dog', a symbol of loyalty, or to 'whole-hearted'. Caleb was a faithful spy sent by Moses." (Hebrew)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Jacob — "Jacob comes from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, usually explained as 'holder of the heel' or 'one who follows'. He is a patriarch in the Bible." (Hebrew)