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Ferrell

Exalted father; derived from Hebrew origins. This name suggests a person of great dignity, leadership, and a nurturing spirit who inspires those around them with a sense of foundational wisdom.

Key Stats

Total births2,073
GenderMale (10% / 90%)
Peak year1942
Peak generationSilent Gen
First recorded1915
Most recent1956
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

AL — 30%GA — 30%TX — 22%TN — 11%AR — 8%

Notable People

Avram Davidson (Science Fiction Author, 'The Phoenix and the Mirror') · Avram Grant (Football Manager, former Chelsea FC coach) · Avram Noam Chomsky (Linguist and Philosopher, 'Syntactic Structures') · Avram Hershko (Biochemist, Nobel Prize winner) · Avram Mlotek (Rabbi and Musician, 'The Passover Haggadah')

Nicknames & Diminutives

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