Ferman

Ferman is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “ferryman.” In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Ferman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“ferryman”
Also spelled
Fehrmann

About the name Ferman

Ferman belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “ferryman” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Fehrmann.

In the United States, Ferman first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #884 in 1886, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 1,375 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ferman in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#884 in 1886
Peak year
1921
Babies named Ferman in 2024
5
Total since 1880
1,375

Spellings & short forms

Fehrmann

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ferman mean?

Ferman means “ferryman” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ferman a boy or girl name?

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

What origin is the name Ferman?

Ferman comes from the Turkish tradition. It is also spelled Fehrmann.

How popular is the name Ferman?

Ferman first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #884 in 1886, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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