Farrell vs Waker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Farrell Rank #27,294
Waker Rank #27,198

Waker is more popular, ranked #27198 vs #27294 for Farrell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farrell ___

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

Waker ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farrell or Waker more popular?

Waker is more popular, ranked #27198 compared to Farrell at #27294 in the United States.

What do Farrell and Waker mean?

Farrell means "man of valor, hero" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Farrell and Waker boy or girl names?

Farrell is primarily a boy name. Waker is primarily a boy name.

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