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Farrell

Pronunciation
[Fa-rrell]
Gender
Male
Meaning
Victorious
Origin
Gaelic
The meaning of Farrell is "hero, man of courage". The O Farrell chieftains were lords of Annaly near Longford and Westmeath.

Farrell Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,355 baby boys have been named Farrell. The name peaked in 1935 with 96 US births that year (rank #592). In 2024, ranked #12856 nationally — 12,264 places below its 1935 peak.

Top States for Farrell

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Farrell births are: Louisiana (171), Utah (100), Missouri (97).

Other Gaelic-Origin Names Like Farrell

If you like Farrell's Gaelic origin, consider these related names: Abboid, Ahern, Aibhlin, Aidan, Ailin. Browse all Gaelic names →

7-Letter Names Starting with F

Names with Farrell's exact length and starting letter: Fabiana, Fachnan, Fadilah, Fainche, Fairfax.

Quick Facts About Farrell

276
Gaelic baby names in our dictionary
210
Gaelic male names
98
7-letter F-names in our dictionary
338
F-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Farrel Brave Male Celtic
Ferrell Brave. Male Irish

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