Irish boy name
Finbar Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Finbar means fair-headed. From the Irish Fionnbharr, from fionn, fair, and barr, head
Finbar is the anglicised form of the Irish Fionnbharr, from fionn, meaning fair, and barr, meaning head or crest. It is the name of Saint Finbarr, the founder of Cork, who is the patron saint of that city. The name has a bright, friendly sound and can also be shortened to Fin or Barry. Finbar is a good choice for families with Cork roots or for those who enjoy saintly Irish names. It is well established but not widespread, which makes it a distinctive heritage option.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Finbar
FionnbharrFinnbarBarryFin
Well-known people named Finbar
Finbar Furey.
Finbar popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2024 Finbar ranked #559 in Ireland (5 babies) and #9,262 in the US (8 babies). It is far more popular in Ireland than in America.
Ireland (boys)United States (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Finbar mean?
Finbar means "fair-headed". From the Irish Fionnbharr, from fionn, fair, and barr, head.
How do you pronounce Finbar?
Finbar is pronounced FIN-bar.
What is the origin of Finbar?
Finbar is of Irish origin. From the Irish Fionnbharr, from fionn, fair, and barr, head.