Farrell

Farrell is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Farrell at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Farrell

Farrell belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Farrell first appears in Social Security records in 1902. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #592 in 1935, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 4,355 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Farrell in US records

First recorded (US)
1902
Best US rank
#592 in 1935
Peak year
1935
Babies named Farrell in 2024
5
Total since 1880
4,355

Farrell in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#815 in 2004
Babies named Farrell in 2018
3
Total since 1996
200

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Farrell mean?

The meaning of Farrell is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Farrell a boy or girl name?

Farrell is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Farrell?

Farrell comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Farrell?

Farrell first appears in US records in 1902. Its best-ever ranking was #592 in 1935, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].