Phineas - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Phineas \ph(i)-neas\. Possibly from the Hebrew name Pinchas, meaning "oracle". The literal meaning of the source form is "serpent's mouth", and indicates a type of oracle. The name may also derive from an ancient Egyptian name, Panhsj, meaning "the Nubian". Showman Phineas T. Barnum; violinist Pinchas Zuckerman.

Phineas has 8 variant forms: Fineas, Phinehas, Pincas, Pinchas, Pinchos, Pincus, Pinhas and Pinkus.

Baby names that sound like Phineas are Phons, Phonz and Phauns.

Phineas is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Phineas. Compare Phineas with related baby names.