boy's name
Pharrell
fuh-REL (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,405
Pharrell is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 11 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2014, when 45 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 29,475 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Pharrell Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 50 |
| 2010s | 250 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 190 |
How Popular Is Pharrell?
In 2025, Pharrell was given to 20 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Pharrell Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Pharrell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Pharrell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Pharrell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Pharrell
- English fuh-REL
Sibling Names for Pharrell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Pharrell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Pharrell
How popular is the name Pharrell?
In 2025, Pharrell was given to 20 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Pharrell a girl's or a boy's name?
Pharrell is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Pharrell?
Pharrell has 2 syllables.
When was Pharrell most popular?
Pharrell peaked in 2014, when 45 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Pharrell a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Pharrell currently ranks #1,664 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.