Ferran is of Catalan origin, derived from the Germanic name Ferrecht, which means 'strong' or 'powerful'. It is a male given name popular in Spain and other Catalan-speaking regions such as Andorra and parts of France. The name gained significant prominence due to its association with renowned individuals like Ferran Adrià, the influential Spanish chef who revolutionized modern cuisine through his restaurant El Bulli.
The name Ferran experienced a notable resurgence after more than two decades, with five births recorded in both 1987 and 2014, but it was particularly popular in 1986 with eight births that year. Overall, there have been eighteen babies named Ferran since records began.