Ferrell
Pronunciation: [ f-EHR-ihl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ferrell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 784 babies have been named Ferrell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ferrell is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,916 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,916
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Ferrell is also used as a girl name, ranked #69360.
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About the Name Ferrell
Ferrell is a boy name .
Is Ferrell a boy or girl name? Ferrell is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,916 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,360. Ferrell is more commonly used as a boy name.
Ferrell is currently ranked #19,916 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ferrell include Fer, Ferr, Ferry, Ferrie, Ell, Elly, Ellie, Fey, Feie, and Ferkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ferrell include Ferris, Ferran . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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