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Boy Name

Phineas

"From Hebrew meaning oracle or bronze mouth."

Ranked #1538 for boys

About the Name Phineas

Meaning

From Hebrew meaning oracle or bronze mouth.

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

P

Boy Rank

#1538

Phineas is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "From Hebrew meaning oracle or bronze mouth." and Currently ranked #1538 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with P or explore other Hebrew names.

Popularity Over Time

#23
1950
#26
1960
#26
1970
#47
1980
#76
1990
#606
2000
#1189
2010
#572
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Phineas

  • PG Phineas Gage (medical case)

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
7
Starts with
P
Origin
Hebrew

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