Finbar

Irish

"fair-haired"

Finbar Origin and Meaning

The name Finbar is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "fair-haired".

This is an ancient saints' name well used in Ireland but a rarity here and unlikely to ever reach the popularity of other Finn-ish names. St. Finbarr (the more common spelling) is the patron saint of Cork and in Irish folklore, Finbarr was king of the fairies.

Finbar Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1774 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Finbar

• 1774 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Finbar

• (Edward) Finbar Wright Irish folk singer
• Finbar Furey Irish folk musician of The Fureys
• Finbar Lynch Irish actor

The name Finbar in Pop Culture

• Finbar "Barry" McMullen main character in the film "The Brothers McMullen," played by Edward Burns
• Franklin "Mouse" Finbar Jumanji (2017)