Oracle or serpents mouth
A name of Egyptian origin that was adopted into Hebrew culture. It is most famously associated with the grandson of Aaron in the Old Testament, known for his religious zeal. While its exact etymology is debated, it likely stems from the Egyptian name Pa-nehasi, meaning 'the Southerner' or 'the Nubian'.
Less common today
Phinehas isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,596 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
High Priest of Israel and grandson of Aaron in the Hebrew Bible
Early American settler and prominent figure in the Plymouth Colony
