US Popularity:9178
Origin:German
Meaning:Bold voyager
Ferdinand is a most daring boy's name backed by a lineage of royals and emperors. Adopted from the Visigothic Kingdom, Ferdinand is Germanic in origin and means "bold voyager," from the elements farð, "journey," and nanth, meaning "courage." While legendary explorer Ferdinand Magellan certainly lived up to the name's etymology, Ferdinand is perhaps best remembered as the young shipwrecked prince in Shakespeare's The Tempest.

Famous People Named Ferdinand

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  • Ferdinand von Zeppelin
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How Popular Is The Name Ferdinand?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ferdinand is currently #3156 on The Bump
Boy:Ferdinand is currently #1773 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ferdinand is currently #9178 in U.S. births
Boy:Ferdinand is currently #4294 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#4294
in 2025
- 392
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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