Farrel

Q: Is Farrel a boy or girl name?

Farrel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #28499, and as a girl name it ranks #37859.

Q: How popular is the name Farrel?

Farrel is ranked #28499 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-uhl ]

Boy Name #28,499 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Farrel is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-EHR-uhl.

Popularity Over Time

#28,499

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #28,499
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Far Fay Farie Farrie

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Also a Girl Name

Farrel is also used as a girl name, ranked #37859.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Farrel

Is Farrel a boy or girl name?

Farrel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #28499. As a girl name, it is ranked #37859. Farrel is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Farrel?

Farrel is pronounced f-EHR-uhl.

How popular is the name Farrel?

Farrel is currently ranked #28499 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Farrel?

Common nicknames for Farrel include Far, Fay, Farie, and Farrie.

Is Farrel a common or rare name?

Farrel is an uncommon name, ranked #28499 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Farrel

Farrel is a boy name .

Is Farrel a boy or girl name? Farrel is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,499 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,859. Farrel is more commonly used as a boy name.

Farrel is currently ranked #28,499 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Farrel include Far, Fay, Farie, and Farrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.