What does Fiadh mean?
Fiadh means “wild” and also “deer” in Irish — one of Ireland’s most popular names today.
What does Sinead mean?
Sinéad is an Irish form of Jane/Jeanette, ultimately “God is gracious.”
Fiadh vs Sinead
Which is more popular?
Fiadh is more popular than Sinead today: about 96 US babies were given the name Fiadh in 2025, compared with 11 named Sinead.
| Fiadh | Sinead | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wild; deer | God is gracious |
| Origin | Irish | Irish |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | FEE-uh | shin-AYD |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| First appeared | 2018 | 1975 |
| Peak year | 2025 (96) | 1990 (160) |
| In 2025 | 96 | 11 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Fiadh
Sinead
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Fiadh | Sinead |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 390 | 60 |
| 2010s | 29 | 118 |
| 2000s | 0 | 295 |
| 1990s | 0 | 627 |
| 1980s | 0 | 182 |
| 1970s | 0 | 58 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fiadh or Sinead more popular?
Fiadh is more popular than Sinead today: about 96 US babies were given the name Fiadh in 2025, compared with 11 named Sinead.
What is the difference between Fiadh and Sinead?
Fiadh means Wild; deer (Irish origin), while Sinead means God is gracious (Irish origin).
Which name is older, Fiadh or Sinead?
In US records, Fiadh first appears in 2018 and Sinead in 1975, so Sinead has the longer recorded history.