The baby name Farol is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /fəˈroʊl/; Portuguese (Brazilian): /faˈɾow/; Portuguese (European): /faˈɾoɫ/.
Farol is Portuguese, Spanish in Origin.
The baby name Farol is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /fəˈroʊl/; Portuguese (Brazilian): /faˈɾow/; Portuguese (European): /faˈɾoɫ/.
Farol is Portuguese, Spanish in Origin.
Farol is a rare, gender-neutral word-name from the Iberian languages. In Portuguese, farol means “lighthouse,” while in Spanish it denotes a “lantern” or “streetlight,” all tracing back to Latin pharus and the Greek Pharos, the famed lighthouse of Alexandria. The name carries luminous symbolism - guidance, safety, and orientation - evoking a steady beacon in darkness.
As a given name, Farol is uncommon but plausible in Lusophone and Hispanic communities, and it appears as a surname in Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines (where Tagalog paról, the iconic Christmas lantern, derives from Spanish farol). Related forms and variants include Faro (Spanish/Italian for “lighthouse”), archaic Portuguese Pharol, and Tagalog Paról (a cultural cognate rather than a personal name). Possible nicknames are Faro and Ro. Farol suits parents seeking a modern, evocative “light” name with maritime heritage and cross-cultural resonance.
Farol is far from common. We count 51 recorded uses of it across 17 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #781 | 5 | 12,213 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,100 | 12 | 25,439 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Farol is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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