Fernand: Meaning of Baby Name Fernand

Fernand Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,493 baby boys have been named Fernand. The name peaked in 1923 with 73 US births that year (rank #772).

Top States for Fernand

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Fernand births are: Maine (382), Massachusetts (142), New Hampshire (73).

Other French-Origin Names Like Fernand

If you like Fernand's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →

7-Letter Names Starting with F

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

Quick Facts About Fernand

1,414

French baby names in our dictionary

571

French 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

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Compare Fernand to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Fernand against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

Fernand vs Liam 239,320 births since 2014

Fernand vs Noah 230,181 births since 2014

Fernand vs Oliver 164,076 births since 2014

Fernand vs William 159,918 births since 2014

Fernand vs James 157,850 births since 2014

Fernand vs Elijah 153,351 births since 2014

Fernand vs Benjamin 147,449 births since 2014

Fernand vs Lucas 141,302 births since 2014

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