Farrell
Meaning
an Irish surname, anglicized from O Fearghail, descendant of Fearghal, man of valor, from fear, man, and gal, valor
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Farrell has stayed rare in US records the whole time: no peak decade to name.
When you meet Farrell
People given the name Farrell in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1999. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Farrell deep dive
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