The baby name Farquar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced FAR-kər (ˈfɑːrkər),far-KWAR (fɑrˈkwɑr).
Farquar is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
The baby name Farquar is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced FAR-kər (ˈfɑːrkər),far-KWAR (fɑrˈkwɑr).
Farquar is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.
Farquar is a variant spelling of the Scottish name Farquhar, ultimately from the Scottish Gaelic Fearchar/Fearchair. The name derives from fear “man” and car(a) “dear, beloved,” yielding the meaning “beloved man” or “dear one.” Though the Farquhar spelling is standard in English, Farquar appears as a phonetic or anglicized form and is occasionally chosen to reflect the common FAR-kwar pronunciation.
The name is well attested in medieval Scotland, borne by figures such as Farquhar mac an t-Sagairt, the 13th‑century Earl of Ross. It later supplied the basis for the surname and Highland clan Farquharson of Deeside, with related surnames including McFarquhar. As a given name, Farqu(h)ar has seen intermittent use in Scotland and the wider Scottish diaspora, remaining distinctive and uncommon today. Variants and related forms include Farquhar (preferred), Fearchar/Fearchair (Gaelic), and patronymics like Farquharson.
Farquar is exceptionally rare. Across 1 country, we found just 1 recorded use of it.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,182 | 1 | 25,439 |
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