Farron
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Farron
The name 'Farron' is an English variant of the Irish surname Ó Faracháin, meaning "descendant of Farachán," a personal name likely derived from "fear" (man) and "án" (little), thus "little man" or "manly." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly among those of Irish descent, with no specific religious association and no notable historical figure of wide renown.
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Etymology
The name 'Farron' is an English variant of the Irish surname Ó Faracháin, meaning "descendant of Farachán," a personal name likely derived from "fear" (man) and "án" (little), thus "little man" or "manly." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly among those of Irish descent, with no specific religious association and no notable historical figure of wide renown.
Farron currently ranks #8,523 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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