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Farren

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Pronounced FAIR-en /ˈfɛr.ən/High

Meaning: An English surname — variously 'adventurous/a wanderer' (from the Old English) and 'the land/fallow ground'; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Adventurous; the land: Farren is an English surname. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname — variously 'adventurous/a wanderer' (from the Old English) and 'the land/fallow ground'; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9100 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1986
Total births (all-time)≈ 722

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198619832024

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

Farren is an English surname — variously 'adventurous/a wanderer' (from the Old English) and 'the land/fallow ground' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'FAIR-en').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern surname-name for both sexes. Rare, adventurous at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Farren is an English surname, variously 'adventurous/a wanderer' and 'the land' — a crisp name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'FAIR-en').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Farren — surname; unisex; routes layered

Variations

FarrinFarronFaren

Nicknames

Farr

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Farren mean?

Farren is an English surname, variously 'adventurous/a wanderer' and 'the land'; used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Farren?

It's said FAIR-en /fr.n/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Farren a boy or girl name?

Farren is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Farren?

Farren is a very rare name in the U.S.

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