Fawaz
Meaningsuccessful, victorious · Arabic
Fawaz is an Arabic boy name meaning “successful, victorious”. 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, Fawaz would score 20 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10). A high-scoring name!
- GenerationFawaz peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Fawaz you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Fawaz would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 121,951 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFawaz first shows up in US birth records in 1987, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 38 years since.
US births per million boys, 1987–2025
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About the name Fawaz
Fawaz is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “successful, victorious”. 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 2000s 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
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Fawaz
What does the name Fawaz mean?
Fawaz means “successful, victorious” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Kamran (“successful”), Ghanem (“one who gains, successful”) and Ghanim (“one who gains, successful”).
What is the origin of the name Fawaz?
Fawaz 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 Fawaz a boy or girl name?
Fawaz is a boy name. In 2025, 14 US boys were named Fawaz.
How popular is the name Fawaz?
Fawaz ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 2001, when it reached #3,974. Over the last five years it has climbed 4,462 places.
What names are similar to Fawaz?
If you like Fawaz, you might also like Kamran, Ghanem and Ghanim.
What should I know before naming my baby Fawaz?
Fawaz is an Arabic boy name meaning “successful, victorious”. 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.