Farrel
Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-uhl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Farrel first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 341 babies have been named Farrel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Farrel is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,499 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,499
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Farrel
Farrel is a boy name .
Is Farrel a boy or girl name? Farrel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,499 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,859. Farrel is more commonly used as a boy name.
Farrel is currently ranked #28,499 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Farrel include Far, Farr, Farry, Farrie, Fay, Faie, and Farkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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