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Fares

Boy name · Arabic

Meaningknight, horseman · Arabic

Fares is an Arabic boy name meaning “knight, horseman”. 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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  • GenerationFares peaked in 2012, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Fares you'd meet today is about 13 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Fares would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 35,587 baby boys got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryFares first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
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hello, little Fares

US births per million boys, 1976–2025

014.529197620002025

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About the name Fares

Fares is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “knight, horseman”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Fares

What does the name Fares mean?

Fares means “knight, horseman” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ryder (“horseman”), Faris (“knight, horseman”) and Rider (“horseman”).

What is the origin of the name Fares?

Fares 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 Fares a boy or girl name?

Fares is a boy name. In 2025, 48 US boys were named Fares.

How popular is the name Fares?

Fares ranked #2,676 for US boys in 2025, given to 48 babies. Its best year was 2012, when it reached #2,448. Over the last five years it has climbed 210 places.

What names are similar to Fares?

If you like Fares, you might also like Ryder, Faris and Rider.

What should I know before naming my baby Fares?

Fares is an Arabic boy name meaning “knight, horseman”. 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.