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Ferran

♂ Boy

Pronounced feh-RAHN /fɛˈrɑn/Medium

Meaning: Catalan form of Ferdinand — from Germanic, 'bold/brave journey/adventurer' (frith, 'peace/protection', plus nanth, 'daring')Medium

In 30 seconds: Bold adventurer: Ferran is the Catalan Ferdinand — 'brave traveler'. Crisp, regal, and warm (chef Ferran Adria).
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Origin MediumGerman, Catalan
MeaningCatalan form of Ferdinand — from Germanic, 'bold/brave journey/adventurer' (frith, 'peace/protection', plus nanth, 'daring')
U.S. rank (2025)#4170 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 152

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520122025

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

Ferran is the Catalan form of Ferdinand — from Germanic, 'bold/brave journey, adventurer' (frith, 'peace/protection', plus nanth, 'daring'). A crisp, regal name across Catalonia (chef Ferran Adria; medieval kings).

In the U.S. it appears in Catalan/Spanish families. Rare, bold-adventurer at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Ferdinand means 'bold journey/adventurer' (Germanic) — Ferran is the Catalan form, crisp and regal (legendary chef Ferran Adria).
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Ferran — etymology

Variations

FerdinandFernandoFerrando

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ferran mean?

Ferran is the Catalan Ferdinand — Germanic 'bold/brave journey, adventurer'.

How do you pronounce Ferran?

It's said feh-RAHN /fɛˈrɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ferran a boy or girl name?

Ferran is a boy's name.

How popular is Ferran?

Ferran is a rare name in the U.S.

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