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Farrar
OriginEnglish occupational name
Meaning"blacksmith, metalworker"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
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US rank · boysUnranked
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About Farrar
Farrar has two separate origins: an occupational name meaning "smith", and a Scottish river name, from a Pictish word meaning "to wind". Barely ever recorded as a first name, Farrar is a blank slate that fits with the surname style that's popular today.
Farrar is also given to girls.
Pronounced FAR-ur.
As of October 2026, Farrar ranked #10100 in US births in 1977 SSA, peaked at #9742 in 1976.
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- Samuel John Farrar "Sam Farrar" (b. 1978)Boy
musician/producer and son of musician John Farrar
- Jay Farrar (b. 1966)Boy
musician and founder of alternative country bands Son Volt and Uncle Tupelo
Farrar in pop culture
- Derrick 'Derry' FarrarBoy
character in Vital signs, by Barbara Wood
- Sondra Mallone FarrarBoy
character in Vital signs, by Barbara Wood
- Derrick 'Roddy' Farrar (Derry & Sondra's son)Boy
character in Vital signs, by Barbara Wood
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