Faisal
Meaningdecisive judge · Arabic
Faisal is an Arabic boy name meaning “decisive judge”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Faisal has the name Isa hiding inside it.
- GenerationFaisal peaked in 1999, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Faisal you'd meet today is about 26 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Faisal would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 42,735 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFaisal first shows up in US birth records in 1973, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 52 years since.
US births per million boys, 1973–2025
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About the name Faisal
Faisal is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “decisive judge”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Faisal
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
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Questions about the name Faisal
What does the name Faisal mean?
Faisal means “decisive judge” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Hatim (“decisive judge”) and Hatem (“decisive judge”).
What is the origin of the name Faisal?
Faisal is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Faisal a boy or girl name?
Faisal is a boy name. In 2025, 40 US boys were named Faisal.
How popular is the name Faisal?
Faisal ranked #3,036 for US boys in 2025, given to 40 babies. Its best year was 1999, when it reached #1,574. Over the last five years it has slipped 569 places.
What names are similar to Faisal?
If you like Faisal, you might also like Faysal, Hatim and Hatem. Faysal is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Faisal?
Faisal is an Arabic boy name meaning “decisive judge”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.