Faris
How to say it: FAH-riss · /ˈfɑrɪs/
From Arabic 'faris' meaning 'knight, horseman' - common masculine name across Arab world.
Faris was the 882nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 150 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #791 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #882 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 150 |
| Share of births | 1 in 14,048 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #791 |
| In France, 2025 | #238 among boys’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Upward motion defines Faris in recent times. The 2020s represent its summit so far, with further increase predicted.
What goes with it
Quiet force and breath shape Faris alongside strength. Tariq shares its spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Faris is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Arabic, English, French, Turkish.
In France: #238 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #381.
Famous people named Faris
- Faris Haroun (born 1985)Belgian footballer
- Faris Pemi Moumbagna (born 2000)Cameroonian association football player
- Faris al-Khoury (1877–1962)Syrian politician
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