What does Eoghan mean?
Eoghan is linked to “born of the yew tree” and to “well-born.”
What does Fionn mean?
Fionn means “fair” or “white.” Fionn mac Cumhaill leads the warriors of the Fianna.
Eoghan vs Fionn
Which is more popular?
Fionn is more popular than Eoghan today: about 25 US babies were given the name Fionn in 2025, compared with 19 named Eoghan.
| Eoghan | Fionn | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Born of the yew | Fair, white |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | OH-un | FYUN |
| Syllables | 2 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1989 | 1973 |
| Peak year | 2015 (29) | 2018 (40) |
| In 2025 | 19 | 25 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Eoghan
Fionn
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Eoghan | Fionn |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 128 | 169 |
| 2010s | 199 | 297 |
| 2000s | 133 | 192 |
| 1990s | 41 | 19 |
| 1980s | 6 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Eoghan or Fionn more popular?
Fionn is more popular than Eoghan today: about 25 US babies were given the name Fionn in 2025, compared with 19 named Eoghan.
What is the difference between Eoghan and Fionn?
Eoghan means Born of the yew (Irish origin), while Fionn means Fair, white (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Eoghan or Fionn?
In US records, Eoghan first appears in 1989 and Fionn in 1973, so Fionn has the longer recorded history.