Quick answer
Farley is a boy name meaning "fern clearing".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈfɑɹ.li/; British English /ˈfɑː.li/.
Meaning and history
From a surname that was originally from a place name meaning "fern clearing" in Old English. A notable bearer of this name was Canadian author Farley Mowat (1921-2014).
Notes and context
Usage: english