Faris
Meaningknight, horseman · Arabic
Faris 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 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?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Faris has the name Ari hiding inside it.
- GenerationFaris is having its moment right now. Most Fariss are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Faris would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 11,390 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFaris first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Fariss? Head to Virginia, where it's the #587 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Faris
Faris is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “knight, horseman”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Faris
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
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Faris
What does the name Faris mean?
Faris means “knight, horseman” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ryder (“horseman”), Fares (“knight, horseman”) and Rider (“horseman”).
What is the origin of the name Faris?
Faris 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 Faris a boy or girl name?
Faris is a boy name. In 2025, 150 US boys were named Faris.
How popular is the name Faris?
Faris ranked #1,297 for US boys in 2025, given to 150 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 176 places.
What names are similar to Faris?
If you like Faris, you might also like Farris, Ryder, Fares and Rider. Farris is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Faris?
Faris 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 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.