| Meaning | rock |
| Origin | Gaelic, Irish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Ferris |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Fer-ris |
About Ferris
Playful yet distinguished, Ferris occupies a unique space in the naming landscape where whimsy meets respectability. This name brings immediate personality and character, often evoking associations with adventure and independent spirit. The double "R" adds strength and substance to what might otherwise be considered a lighter choice, creating balance between approachability and authority. Ferris works beautifully across age ranges—it's endearing on a young child, cool on a teenager, and professional enough for adult contexts. The name's relative rarity means most people named Ferris enjoy being memorable and distinctive without the burden of constant mispronunciation or misspelling. Parents selecting Ferris often demonstrate a preference for names that are established yet unconventional, familiar yet fresh—choices that reflect personality and thoughtfulness rather than following predictable patterns.
Nicknames for Ferris
| Fer |
| Ferr |
| Ris |
| Ferry |
| Fee |
Famous People Named Ferris
| Ferris Taylor | American football player |
| Ferris Fain | American baseball player |
| Ferris Locke | Canadian politician |
| Ferris Thompson | British physicist |
| Ferris Jacobs Jr. | American architect |
| Ferris Allen | American composer |
| Ferris Jennings | American lawyer |
| Ferris White | Australian cricketer |
| Ferris Webster | American film editor |
| Ferris Cowper | English cricketer |
| Ferris McIlwaine | Scottish rugby player |
| Ferris Greenslet | American editor |
| Ferris Olin | American historian |
| Ferris Meigs | American judge |
| Ferris Quigley | American screenwriter |
| Ferris Harding | Canadian politician |
| Ferris Vos | Dutch footballer |
| Ferris Hartman | American painter |
| Ferris Tozer | New Zealand military officer |
Characters Named Ferris
| Ferris Bueller | "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" |
| Ferris Rezvani | "The Good Liar" by Nicholas Searle |
| Ferris Boyle | "Batman - The Animated Series" |
| Ferris Stahlbaum | "The Nutcracker" by E.T.A. Hoffmann |
| Ferris Montrose | "The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place" by Julie Berry |
| Ferris Dunnigan | "Once Upon a River" by Diane Setterfield |
| Ferris Flint | "The Guardians" by John Christopher |
| Ferris Caine | "The Assassin's Curse" by Cassandra Rose Clarke |
| Ferris Ryder | "Ryder" by Prescott Lane |
| Ferris Pickett | "The Time Keeper" by Mitch Albom |
| Ferris Fermi | "To Say Nothing of the Dog" by Connie Willis |
| Ferris Wilder | "The Wilder Life" by Wendy McClure |
| Ferris Jones | "Darkhouse" by Karina Halle |
| Ferris Haran | "The Blood Ladders Trilogy" by C.M. Skiera |
| Ferris Arbuckle | "Lightning" by Dean Koontz |
| Ferris Tusk | "The Tusk That Did the Damage" by Tania James |
| Ferris Lark | "The Faerie Guardian" by Rachel Morgan |
| Ferris Locke | "Noah's Compass" by Anne Tyler |
| Ferris Sullivan | "From the Corner of His Eye" by Dean Koontz |
| Ferris Zane | "Zane" by Christie Ridgway |