The namePharell
Pharell is a boy's name inspired by the singer Pharrell Williams. It has been rising in France since the 2010s.
- Boy's name
- American
Meaning
Pharrell is a spelling of Farrell, an Irish surname from Fearghal, often read as "man of valour".
Origin
American, through the singer's first name, of Irish origin.
History
First found in France in 2003, Pharell rose clearly in the 2010s, after the worldwide success of "Happy", and reached its highest level in the early 2020s. It is especially popular on Réunion.
Popularity of the name Pharell
Pharell in France
Pharell was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,060 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Pharell. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Pharell in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 120 births a year.
Pharell in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pharell mean?
Pharrell is a spelling of Farrell, an Irish surname from Fearghal, often read as "man of valour".
What is the origin of the name Pharell?
American, through the singer's first name, of Irish origin.
Is Pharell a girl's or a boy's name?
Pharell is a boy's name.