Finnegan

Meaning of Finnegan

Finnegan means "fair" or "white." It can also mean "son of Finn."

Finnegan has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Finnegan

Finnegan has cooled off, slipping to #526 in 2025, down from a peak of #378 in 2021.

Notable people named Finnegan

• Finnegan Biden
  Granddaughter of President Joe Biden
• Finnegan Bell
  American football player
• Finnegan Shannon
  American actor
• Finnegan Dow-Whyte
  English actor
• Finnegan Oldfield
  French actor

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Questions about the name Finnegan

What does the name Finnegan mean?

Finnegan means finnegan means "fair" or "white." it can also mean "son of finn.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Finnegan a boy's or a girl's name?

Finnegan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Finnegan?

In 2025, Finnegan ranked #526 for boys, down from #492 the year before.

When was Finnegan most popular?

Finnegan peaked at #378 in 2021.