Ferrol, a distinctive given name of Latin origin, is derived from the word 'ferrous', meaning 'of iron'. It was popularized as a given name by Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, who named his younger brother Joseph in honor of the French naval port of Ferrol-le-Tranchelion. The name has since been associated with strength and resilience, echoing its metallic roots. Spelling variations include Ferrell and Ferrall, among others.
"The number of children named Ferrol remained steady with five births each year from 1918 to 1919, before declining with no recorded births between these years and 1938. However, there was a resurgence in 1938 with another five births, bringing the total over this period to fifteen."