Fair vs Thurl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fair

Boy #38,155 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"just, equitable"

Origin: Old English fæger

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,155
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fair Rank #38,155
Thurl Rank #37,961

Thurl is more popular, ranked #37961 vs #38155 for Fair.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fair ___

  • Fair Thomas
  • Fair James
  • Fair William
  • Fair Henry
  • Fair Oliver
  • Fair Arthur

Thurl ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fair

Noble True Bright Sage Reed

If you choose Thurl

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fair or Thurl more popular?

Thurl is more popular, ranked #37961 compared to Fair at #38155 in the United States.

What do Fair and Thurl mean?

Fair means "just, equitable" (Old English fæger origin).

Are Fair and Thurl boy or girl names?

Fair is primarily a boy name. Thurl is primarily a boy name.

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