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Pharell

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How to Pronounce Pharell

Pronounced fuh-REL /fəˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Pharrell, a modern given name best known from musician Pharrell Williams; it echoes the Irish surname Farrell ('man of valor'). The exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern music-world pick: Pharell echoes Pharrell and Farrell (said 'fuh-REL'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA respelling of Pharrell, a modern given name best known from musician Pharrell Williams; it echoes the Irish surname Farrell ('man of valor'). The exact route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2019)#13625 ↘ Falling

2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Pharell is a respelling of Pharrell, a modern name popularized by Pharrell Williams, with a nod to Irish Farrell ('man of valor'). The route is uncertain, which we note; rare in the U.S. (said 'fuh-REL').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, modern, and rhythmic.

Did you know? Pharell reads as a spin on Pharrell — carried by musician Pharrell Williams — and echoes the surname Farrell ('man of valor'); its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'fuh-REL').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Pharell — Pharrell respelling; Farrell echo; uncertain

Variations

PharrellFarrellFerrell

Nicknames

RellPhar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pharell mean?

Pharell echoes Pharrell (popularized by musician Pharrell Williams) and the surname Farrell; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Pharell?

It's said fuh-REL /fəˈrɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Pharell a boy or girl name?

Pharell is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Pharell?

Pharell is an extremely rare name in the U.S.