Finlay
Boy name · Gaelic · pronounced FIN-lee
Verified name
What does Finlay mean?
Fair warrior
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 888 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 175 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Finn, Fin
Variant: Findlay, Finley
Related: Fionn
Using Finlay across cultures
Popular Scottish name of Gaelic origin.
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