Farrel
Farrel is a boy's name of Irish origin.
Meaning
Man of courage or heroic warrior.
Origin and history
Farrel is a masculine name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Farrell or the original Gaelic name Fearghal. It carries the traditional meaning of a courageous man or man of valor. Historically rare as a given name in the United States, it enjoyed modest historical usage throughout the 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
831 babies in the United States have been named Farrel since 1880. It ranks #3845 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- LA (51.2 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
- IN (12.2 %)
- KS (12.2 %)
- MO (12.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 57 |
| 1920-1930 | 127 |
| 1930-1940 | 168 |
| 1940-1950 | 138 |
| 1950-1960 | 166 |
| 1960-1970 | 96 |
| 1970-1980 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Farrel derives from the Gaelic elements 'fear' meaning man and 'gal' meaning valor or courage.
- It originally developed as a given name variant of the popular Irish surname Farrell.