Ferrell
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About Ferrell
Ferrell is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with Irish and Gaelic origins. It derives from the Irish 'Fearghal,' meaning 'man of valor' or 'brave warrior.' As a first name, Ferrell gained some recognition in the United States during the mid-20th century but has always remained relatively uncommon. The name has a strong, distinctive sound with its two syllables and emphasis on the first syllable. Contemporary associations include comedian Will Ferrell, which may influence some parents' perception of the name. Ferrell works well as a given name because it sounds familiar due to its surname usage while still feeling distinctive as a first name. It appeals to parents looking for a name with Celtic heritage and strong meaning without being overly popular.
Ferrell is also given to girls.
Pronounced FER-ul.
As of October 2026, Ferrell ranked #11123 for boys in US births in 2015 and #6887 for girls in US births in 1962 SSA, peaked at #917 for boys in 1935 and #2788 for girls in 1923.
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| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |