Farid
Meaningunique, matchless · Arabic
Farid is an Arabic boy name meaning “unique, matchless”. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Farid and you get Frida. Same letters, different name.
- Hidden namesLook closely: Farid has the name Ari hiding inside it.
- GenerationFarid peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Farid you'd meet today is about 48 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Farids too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Farid would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 37,175 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFarid first shows up in US birth records in 1962, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 63 years since.
US births per million boys, 1962–2025
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About the name Farid
Farid is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “unique, matchless”. 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 1970s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Farid
What does the name Farid mean?
Farid means “unique, matchless” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Atul (“matchless”).
What is the origin of the name Farid?
Farid 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 Farid a boy or girl name?
Farid is a boy name. In 2025, 46 US boys were named Farid.
How popular is the name Farid?
Farid ranked #2,765 for US boys in 2025, given to 46 babies. Its best year was 1977, when it reached #2,361. Over the last five years it has climbed 805 places.
What names are similar to Farid?
If you like Farid, you might also like Atul.
What should I know before naming my baby Farid?
Farid is an Arabic boy name meaning “unique, matchless”. 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, 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.