Fair-haired
Derived from the Old Irish name Fionnbharr, it is composed of the elements 'fionn' meaning white or fair and 'barr' meaning head. It is famously associated with the 6th-century patron saint of Cork, Ireland.
Less common today
Finbar isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,752 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
6th-century Bishop of Cork and patron saint
Irish folk musician and member of The Fureys
Irish actor known for stage and screen roles
Irish tenor and songwriter