Farol is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning 'lighthouse'. It's a unisex name that has gained popularity over time due to its unique sound and meaning.
The name Farol experienced a notable gap in its usage as a baby name between 1929 and 1936, with no recorded births during those seven years. However, it reemerged in 1945 with another five births. In total, there were fifteen babies named Farol born over these three decades.