Ferris - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ferris \f(er)-

is of Irish and Gaelic origin. Possibly derived from Fergus, or via Pierce, an Irish variant of Peter (Greek) "rock". Brought to attention in the 1980s by the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off".

Ferris has 3 variant forms: Farris, Farrish and Ferriss.

Baby names that sound like Ferris are Faris and Fursey.

Ferris is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#1405 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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