Farouk
Meaningone who tells right from wrong · Arabic
Farouk is an Arabic boy name meaning “one who tells right from wrong”. 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.
Did you know?
- Word funFarouk doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Farouk would score 13 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationFarouk peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Farouk you'd meet today is about 46 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Farouks too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Farouk would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 169,492 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFarouk first shows up in US birth records in 1979, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 46 years since.
US births per million boys, 1979–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Farouk
Farouk is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “one who tells right from wrong”. 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
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- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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Questions about the name Farouk
What does the name Farouk mean?
Farouk means “one who tells right from wrong” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Faruq (“one who tells right from wrong”).
What is the origin of the name Farouk?
Farouk 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 Farouk a boy or girl name?
Farouk is a boy name. In 2025, 10 US boys were named Farouk.
How popular is the name Farouk?
Farouk ranked #7,679 for US boys in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1979, when it reached #4,842. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,875 places.
What names are similar to Farouk?
If you like Farouk, you might also like Faruq.
What should I know before naming my baby Farouk?
Farouk is an Arabic boy name meaning “one who tells right from wrong”. 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.