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Farley

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAR-lee /ˈfɑr.li/High

Meaning: From the Old English, variously 'a fern clearing/meadow' (fearn, 'fern', + leah, 'clearing') and 'a bull pasture'; a place/surname-name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A fern clearing; a bull pasture: Farley is an English place/surname. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the Old English, variously 'a fern clearing/meadow' (fearn, 'fern', + leah, 'clearing') and 'a bull pasture'; a place/surname-name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#7906 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1952
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,080

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195518842024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Farley comes from the Old English, variously 'a fern clearing/meadow' (fearn, 'fern', + leah, 'clearing') and 'a bull pasture' (a place/surname-name; we note the place). A crisp, classic name (said 'FAR-lee').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-name. Rare, a-fern-clearing at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Farley means, variously, 'a fern clearing/meadow' (fearn, 'fern', + leah, 'clearing') and 'a bull pasture' — a crisp, classic place/surname-name (we note the place; said 'FAR-lee').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Farley — place/surname-name

Variations

FarlyFairleyFarleigh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Farley mean?

Farley is an English place/surname, variously 'a fern clearing' and 'a bull pasture'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Farley?

It's said FAR-lee /ˈfɑr.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Farley a boy or girl name?

Farley is a boy's name here.

How popular is Farley?

Farley is a rare name in the U.S.

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