Dilys vs Farrell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dilys

Girl #69,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"genuine, true, perfect"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,211
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dil, Dilly

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Farrell

Boy #27,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man of valor, hero"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,294
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Farry, Rell

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dilys Rank #69,211
Farrell Rank #27,294

Farrell is more popular, ranked #27294 vs #69211 for Dilys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dilys ___

  • Dilys Rose
  • Dilys Mae
  • Dilys Grace
  • Dilys Anne
  • Dilys Jane

Farrell ___

  • Farrell James
  • Farrell Patrick
  • Farrell Michael
  • Farrell Sean
  • Farrell Thomas
  • Farrell William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dilys

Rhiannon Seren Anwen Gethin Rhodri

If you choose Farrell

Connell Donnell Carroll Niall Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dilys or Farrell more popular?

Farrell is more popular, ranked #27294 compared to Dilys at #69211 in the United States.

What do Dilys and Farrell mean?

Dilys means "genuine, true, perfect" (Welsh origin). Farrell means "man of valor, hero" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Dilys and Farrell boy or girl names?

Dilys is primarily a girl name. Farrell is primarily a boy name.

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