Ferreol
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ferreol
Ferreol derives from the Latin name Ferriolus, a diminutive form of "ferrum" meaning iron, thus signifying "little iron" or metaphorically suggesting strength and durability.
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Etymology
Ferreol derives from the Latin name Ferriolus, a diminutive form of "ferrum" meaning iron, thus signifying "little iron" or metaphorically suggesting strength and durability. The name is primarily used in French and Catholic Christian contexts, most notably borne by Saint Ferreol (or Ferriol), a 3rd-century martyr venerated in the Christian church.
Ferreol currently ranks #2,176 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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