Ferry vs Rafferty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Irish English American

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Rafferty more popular?

Rafferty is more popular, ranked #5163 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Rafferty mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin).

Are Ferry and Rafferty boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Rafferty is primarily a boy name.