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Farron

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Farron

Pronounced FAIR-un /ˈfær.ən/Medium

Meaning: Farron is a spelling of the surname-derived name Farran/Faron. The likeliest root is Old French 'ferrant', 'iron-grey', a nickname for grey hair or a grey horse; an Irish origin from Fearan, 'little man' or a landholding, is also cited. It came into use as a first name through the surname.Low

In 30 seconds: Farron is a surname-into-first-name, most likely from an Old French word for 'iron-grey'. A quiet mid-century boys' pick, it peaked around 1956 and stayed rare (said 'FAIR-un').
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Origin LowOld French, Irish, English
MeaningFarron is a spelling of the surname-derived name Farran/Faron. The likeliest root is Old French 'ferrant', 'iron-grey', a nickname for grey hair or a grey horse; an Irish origin from Fearan, 'little man' or a landholding, is also cited. It came into use as a first name through the surname.
U.S. rank (2022)#8516 ↗ Rising
2022 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1956
Total births (all-time)≈ 607

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195619532022

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

Farron is a variant of Farran and Faron, names taken from a surname. Most sources trace it to Old French ferrant, 'iron-grey', applied to grey hair or a grey mount; an Irish source, Fearan, is sometimes offered too. Like many surnames, it moved to first-name use in twentieth-century America.

Farron was always thinly used, borne by only a few dozen boys a year with a faint peak around 1956 and scattered use since. It travels with Faron and Farran, its near-identical cousins.

Did you know? Farron shares its roots with the country singer Faron Young's name; both descend from a medieval surname that once described someone grey-haired or a grey horse.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Farron / Faron — surname from Old French ferrant 'iron-grey'; possible Irish Fearan

Variations

FaronFarranFarrenFarrin

Nicknames

FarRon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Farron mean?

Farron is a variant of Farran or Faron, most likely from an Old French word meaning 'iron-grey'.

How do you pronounce Farron?

It's said FAIR-un /ˈfær.ən/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Farron a boy or girl name?

Farron is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Farron?

Farron is rare in the U.S., a surname-derived boys' name that saw only modest use.

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