Farran
- Gender
- Mostly boys
- Say it
- FAR-an
- Origin
- English
Farran is a name of English origin. Too few babies were given it in the latest year to rank.
Where does Farran come from?
English: surname, perhaps from Old French ferrant 'iron-grey'
Is Farran a girl's or a boy's name?
In recent years, Farran has been given to girls and boys, mostly boys.
How popular is Farran in the UK?
No boys in the UK were given it in 2025, or too few to be listed. Its busiest year was 2004, with 6 boys.
Farran in the UK, year by year
| Year | Boys | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | #6,277 |
| 2017 | 0 | – |
| 2016 | 0 | – |
| 2015 | 4 | #4,086 |
| 2014 | 3 | #4,829 |
| 2013 | 0 | – |
| 2012 | 6 | #3,167 |
| 2011 | 0 | – |
| 2010 | 3 | #4,865 |
| 2009 | 3 | #4,691 |
| 2008 | 5 | #3,305 |
| 2007 | 6 | #2,873 |
| 2006 | 3 | #4,204 |
| 2005 | 0 | – |
| 2004 | 6 | #2,399 |
| 2003 | 3 | #3,593 |
Names related to Farran
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Sources
Figures from Baby names in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics), Babies' first names (National Records of Scotland) and Baby names (Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency). Nameling last updated them on 20 October 2026. How the figures are worked out, and the data to download.
To cite this page: Nameling, “Farran: name meaning, origin and popularity”, https://www.nameling.co.uk/names/farran, updated 20 October 2026.