Faruq
Meaningone who tells right from wrong · Arabic
Faruq 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 easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Faruq would score 17 points, thanks largely to the Q (worth 10).
- GenerationFaruq peaked in 1972, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Faruq you'd meet today is about 53 years old.
- HistoryFaruq first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
US births per million boys, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Faruq
Faruq 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, 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
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Questions about the name Faruq
What does the name Faruq mean?
Faruq means “one who tells right from wrong” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Farouk (“one who tells right from wrong”).
What is the origin of the name Faruq?
Faruq 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 Faruq a boy or girl name?
Faruq is a boy name.
How popular is the name Faruq?
Faruq is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2018. It peaked at #4,986 in 1972, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Faruq?
If you like Faruq, you might also like Farouk.
What should I know before naming my baby Faruq?
Faruq 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 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.