Ferris
Ferris: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Ferris
Root meaning: “iron”
- A surname transferred from the given name derived from the given name Fergus and/or from the Norman surname Ferrers.
Etymology
English surname, from Norman Ferrers, from the toponymic Ferrières, from French fer (“iron”).
How popular is Ferris?
Since 1880, 312 girls and 2,837 boys in the U.S. have been named Ferris (10% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2774 in 1915. Its highest rank for boys was #765 in 1902. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ferris FAQ
What does the name Ferris mean?
Ferris traces back to a root meaning "iron". A surname transferred from the given name derived from the given name Fergus and/or from the Norman surname Ferrers. English surname, from Norman Ferrers, from the toponymic Ferrières, from French fer (“iron”).
What is the origin of the name Ferris?
Ferris is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Ferris?
Since 1880, 312 girls and 2,837 boys in the U.S. have been named Ferris (10% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2774 in 1915. Its highest rank for boys was #765 in 1902. In 2025, 43 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ferris a boy or girl name?
Ferris is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 312 girls and 2,837 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.