Man of courage
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Fearghail, which means descendant of Fearghal. The name is composed of the Gaelic elements 'fear' meaning man and 'gal' meaning valor or courage. It has historically been more common as a surname than a given name in the United States.
Less common today
Ferrell isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,697 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Major League Baseball catcher
NFL Pro Bowl tight end
