US Popularity:9440
Origin:Irish
Other Origin(s):Gaelic
Meaning:Little fair one; White fire
Fintan is a boy's name of Irish and Gaelic origin. This traditional name means "little fair one" or "white fire" and is derived from the name Fiontan. Fiontan is made up of the elements fionn, which means "fair" and has led to names like Finn, and tine, which means "fire." In Irish mythology, the only person to survive the Great Flood was a man called Fintan mac Bóchra, making this a name fit for someone who fights to live their life to the fullest.

How Popular Is The Name Fintan?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Fintan is currently #4928 on The Bump
Boy:Fintan is currently #2774 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Fintan is currently #9440 in U.S. births
Boy:Fintan is currently #4478 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#4478
in 2023
+ 1465
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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