Faris
Faris is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “Knight, horseman”, pronounced FAH-ris. It ranked #1299 in the United States in 2025, given to 150 babies, and peaked at #1299 in 2025. Common nicknames: Fari, Fas.
How popular is Faris in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Faris mean, and where does it come from?
Faris is the Arabic word for a horseman, and by extension a knight — the mounted warrior of the classical Arab world, with all the courtesy and courage that role implied. It is used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Malaysia and Indonesia, and is common in Bosnia. American birth records hold Farises from 1915, and the name is rising now without yet reaching the top thousand, carried by the same families bringing Amir, Zayn and Kareem into wider American use. The stress falls on the first syllable: FAH-ris, not fa-REES.
How is Faris used around the world?
Faris is used in 1 languages worldwide.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Faris?
Famous People Named Faris
- Faris al-Khoury — Syrian statesman and prime minister
- Faris Haroun — Belgian international footballer
- Abu Inan Faris — sultan of the Marinid dynasty in Morocco
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Faris mean?
Faris is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "Knight, horseman." Faris is the Arabic word for a horseman, and by extension a knight — the mounted warrior of the classical Arab world, with all the courtesy and courage that role implied. It is used across the Arabic-speaking world and in Malaysia and Indonesia, and is common in Bosnia.
How do you pronounce Faris?
Faris is pronounced FAH-ris. Common variations include Fares, Farris, Faaris.
Is Faris a boy name?
Yes, Faris is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Fari, Fas.