What does Farren mean?

Farren as a boys' name (also used as girls' name Farren) is pronounced FARE-en. It is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Farren is "handsome servant". May also be from the Gaelic name Faramund, which might mean "thunder". Also possibly derived from an Old English occupational surname for those who herd oxen. The variants are found in the Pardon List of James 1 which was issued after the death of Elisabeth 1 to pardon those who resisted the Ulster Plantation. Most of the Farrens in Ireland live in Inishowen, County Donegal. Farren is also a town name in Southwest Ireland. Also form of Faron.

ENDS WITH -en

ASSOCIATED WITH old english, handsome, servant, thunder, old, occupational, surname

Variations

VARIANTS Farran, Farrin, Farron, Ferrin, Ferron

How popular is Farren?

Farren is a rare first name for males but a very popular surname for all people (#10527 out of 150436, Top 7%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Farren is pronounced similarly to Farin and Ferran. Other suggested similar-sounding names are Barren, Barret, Barrey, Barten, Carden, Daren▼, Darran, Darrel▼, Darren▼, Darrien, Darryen, Darryn, Derren, Dorren, Fabien, Fabron, Fabyen, Falken, Fareed, Farlee, Farley, Farmer, Farr, Farrand, Farrar, Farrel, Farrer, Farrier, Farris, Farrley (see Farley), Ferrel, Ferrer, Forden, Fran, Frann, Frayn, Frean, Frewen, Garred, Garret▼, Garrey, Garron, Garwen, Gorren, Harben, Harden, Harken, Harlen, Harmen, Jaren▼, Jarran, Jarred▼, Jarrel, Jarren, Jarrin, Jarron, Jerren, Larran, Larren, Larrens (see Lawrence), Larrey, Larrin, Larron, Lauren, Marden, Marlen, Orren, Parken, Taren, Tarrent, Varden, Warden and Warren▼. These names tend to be more frequently used than Farren.