Faysal
Meaningjudge, arbiter · Arabic
Faysal is an Arabic boy name meaning “judge, arbiter”. 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.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Faysal would score 12 points, thanks largely to the F (worth 4).
- GenerationFaysal peaked in 2006, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Faysal you'd meet today is about 19 years old.
- HistoryFaysal first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million boys, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Faysal
Faysal is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “judge, arbiter”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Faysal
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Questions about the name Faysal
What does the name Faysal mean?
Faysal means “judge, arbiter” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Feisal (“judge, arbiter”).
What is the origin of the name Faysal?
Faysal 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 Faysal a boy or girl name?
Faysal is a boy name.
How popular is the name Faysal?
Faysal is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2023. It peaked at #5,525 in 2006, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Faysal?
If you like Faysal, you might also like Faisal and Feisal. Faisal is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Faysal?
Faysal is an Arabic boy name meaning “judge, arbiter”. 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.