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Pharrell

♂ Boy

Pronounced fuh-REL /fəˈrɛl/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Farrell — from the Irish O Fearghail, 'a man of valour; a hero' (fear, 'man', + gal, 'valour/courage'); made famous by Pharrell Williams; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A man of valour; brave: Pharrell is a form of Farrell. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'fuh-REL').
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Origin LowIrish
MeaningA form/spelling of Farrell — from the Irish O Fearghail, 'a man of valour; a hero' (fear, 'man', + gal, 'valour/courage'); made famous by Pharrell Williams; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7551 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 460

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200320032025

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

Pharrell is a form/spelling of Farrell — from the Irish O Fearghail, 'a man of valour; a hero' (fear, 'man', + gal, 'valour/courage'); made famous by Pharrell Williams (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'fuh-REL').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern spelling of Farrell. Rare in this form, a-man-of-valour at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Farrell means 'a man of valour; a hero' in Irish (fear + gal) — Pharrell is a spelling (made famous by Pharrell Williams), crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'fuh-REL').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Farrell — routes layered

Variations

FarrellPharellFerrell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pharrell mean?

Pharrell spells Farrell — Irish 'a man of valour; a hero'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Pharrell?

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

Is Pharrell a boy or girl name?

Pharrell is a boy's name.

How popular is Pharrell?

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

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