Irish boy name
Fionnán Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Fionnán means little fair one. From the Irish fionn, fair or white, with a diminutive ending
Fionnán is an Irish name from fionn, meaning fair or bright, with a small ending, so little fair one. It is associated with several early Irish saints, and the related Finnian, as in Saint Finnian of Clonard, is well known. The name is gentle in sound and short in length, which makes it easy to pair with various surnames. Fionnán is a good alternative for families who like Fionn but would like a longer form. The pronunciation FIN-awn is simple, and the spelling gives it a distinctive Irish identity.
Variants of Fionnán
FinnianFionanFinanFinnan
Fionnán popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2025 Fionnán ranked #276 in Ireland (15 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (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 Fionnán mean?
Fionnán means "little fair one". From the Irish fionn, fair or white, with a diminutive ending.
How do you pronounce Fionnán?
Fionnán is pronounced FIN-awn.
What is the origin of Fionnán?
Fionnán is of Irish origin. From the Irish fionn, fair or white, with a diminutive ending.