Boy Name
Farrell
Farrell means “Clearly a mistake”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Farrell is a boy baby name, meaning "Clearly a mistake". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Farrell often also consider Ferrell.
Farrell meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Clearly a mistake
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Farrell as F·A·R·R·E·L·L, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Farrell is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Farrell variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Farrella, Farrelle, Farrelly, Farrel.
- Nicknames: Farr and F.
- Middle names: Pair Farrell with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Farrell middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Ferrell, Farrel, Farley, Ferrel, Farris — full picks on the sibling names for Farrell guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Farrell? Browse our names like Farrell guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Farrell
What does the name Farrell mean?
Farrell means "Clearly a mistake". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Farrell is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Farrell?
The exact origin of Farrell is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Farrell?
Farrell has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Farrell a boy's or girl's name?
Farrell is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Farrell in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Farrell sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Farrell?
Names that share Farrell's sound and style include Ferrell, Farrel, Farley, Ferrel, Farris.
What middle names pair well with Farrell?
Good middle-name fits for Farrell pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Farrell is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Farrell is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Farrell?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Farrell share its rhythm without rhyming — Ferrell, Farrel, Farley all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.