Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"light, bright one"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
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Lean is more popular, ranked #6256 vs #28499 for Farrel.
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Lean is more popular, ranked #6256 compared to Farrel at #28499 in the United States.
Lean means "light, bright one" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Farrel is primarily a boy name. Lean is primarily a boy name.