Ferry vs Needham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fer, Fey, Feie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Needham Rank #32,760

Ferry is more popular, ranked #32658 vs #32760 for Needham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ferry ___

  • Ferry James
  • Ferry Lee
  • Ferry John
  • Ferry Wade
  • Ferry Neil
  • Ferry Hugh

Needham ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ferry

Perry Barry Gerry Penny Terry

If you choose Needham

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Needham more popular?

Ferry is more popular, ranked #32658 compared to Needham at #32760 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Needham mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Ferry and Needham boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Needham is primarily a boy name.

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