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Fynnegan

FINN-uh-gan /ˈfɪnəɡən/

At a glance

In short
Fynnegan is an Irish name meaning "fair" or "white," known for its literary flair and unique charm, perfect for parents seeking a distinctive choice.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2023 (#8,921)
Babies in 2023
8 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#8,921 in 2023
First recorded
2015

Meaning of Fynnegan

Fynnegan is a distinctive and charming name for boys, pronounced as FINN-uh-gan (/ˈfɪnəɡən/). This name is a variant of the more traditional "Finnegan," which has Irish origins. The name Finnegan means "fair" or "white" and is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Fionnagáin. Often associated with the lively and whimsical character from James Joyce's novel *Finnegans Wake*, this name carries a sense of literary flair and cultural richness. Though not exceedingly common, Fynnegan has seen a modest presence in the United States, with occurrences recorded sporadically over recent years—most notably in 2018 and 2015. Its rarity adds to its unique charm, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that stands out yet retains a classic feel.

How to pronounce Fynnegan

English

Popularity of Fynnegan in the U.S.

Fynnegan was last recorded in the U.S. in 2023, ranked #8,921 with 8 babies. It first appears in the records in 2015.

Bar and line chart: Fynnegan in the U.S., 2015–2023. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 8 in 2023. Line: rank among boy names, peak #8,921 in 2023.
  • Boys named Fynnegan (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2015–2023. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2015⁠–⁠2023 4 rows
Fynnegan: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
202388,921▲ 902
202279,823back (not recorded in 2019–2021)
2018512,156back (not recorded in 2016–2017)
2015512,086new