Fouad
Meaningheart · Arabic
Fouad is an Arabic boy name meaning “heart”. 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?
- GenerationFouad peaked in 1984, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Fouad you'd meet today is about 41 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Fouads too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Fouad would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFouad first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
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About the name Fouad
Fouad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “heart”. 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 1980s 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 Fouad
What does the name Fouad mean?
Fouad means “heart” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Tadeo (“possibly brave heart”), Hugh (“heart, mind”), Hriday (“heart”) and Obinna (“father's heart”).
What is the origin of the name Fouad?
Fouad 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 Fouad a boy or girl name?
Fouad is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Fouad.
How popular is the name Fouad?
Fouad ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1984, when it reached #3,270. Over the last five years it has climbed 3,112 places.
What names are similar to Fouad?
If you like Fouad, you might also like Tadeo, Hugh, Hriday and Obinna.
What should I know before naming my baby Fouad?
Fouad is an Arabic boy name meaning “heart”. 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.