Faris

“Horseman, knight, cavalier” — Arabic origin

Boy's name · #1299 in the US (2025) · Trending

Faris is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1915, it stood at #1299 in 2025 — its strongest showing yet; about 3,200 boys have been named Faris along the way.

Around the world: #50 in Bosnia (FBiH) (2024).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 12 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Farises

Faris Ibrahim — Qatari weightlifter
Faris Haroun — Belgian footballer
Faris Pemi Moumbagna — Cameroonian association football player
Faris al-Khoury — Syrian politician (1877-1962)
Faris Odeh — Palestinian activist (1985–2000)

In stories & tradition

Faris Spavin — Harry Potter · Wizarding World Digital

What Farises become

Among 82 notable people named Faris:

No single standout — notable Farises spread across many fields.

Similar names: Ammar · Farhan · Hadi · Idris · Waris · Anas

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