Finn - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Finn \f(i)-nn\ is pronounced fin. It is of Irish, Gaelic and Old German origin, and its meaning is "fair; from Finland". Mythology: Finn MacCumhail was a legendary Irish hero (third century) somewhat like the English Robin Hood. His warrior-followers were called Finians. See also Finian.

Finn has 4 variant forms: Fin, Fionn, Fingal and Fingall.

For more information, see also the related name Finlay.

Baby names that sound like Finn are Winn, Wynn, Win, Faine, Fane, Fain, Vonn, Vann, Vinny and Vin.

Finn is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Finn. Click here to compare Finn with related baby names.