Farley - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Farley \f(a)-rley, far-ley\ is pronounced FAR-lee. It is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "meadow of the sheep; meadow of the bulls". Also possibly from "fearn leah", an Old English phrase meaning "fern wood". May also be from the Gaelic name Fearghal, meaning "brave man".

Farley has 14 variant forms: Fairlay, Fairlee, Fairleigh, Fairlie, Farlay, Farlee, Farleigh, Farlie, Farlow, Farly, Farrleigh, Farrley, Lee and Leigh.

Baby names that sound like Farley are Warley and Farrel.

Farley is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Farley. Click here to compare Farley with related baby names.