Fuad
Meaningheart · Arabic
Fuad 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- GenerationFuad peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Fuad you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Fuad would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 142,857 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryFuad first shows up in US birth records in 1978, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 47 years since.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Fuad
Fuad is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “heart”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It hit its peak in the 1990s, 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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- 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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Questions about the name Fuad
What does the name Fuad mean?
Fuad 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 Fuad?
Fuad 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 Fuad a boy or girl name?
Fuad is a boy name. In 2025, 12 US boys were named Fuad.
How popular is the name Fuad?
Fuad ranked #6,803 for US boys in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 1996, when it reached #3,549. Over the last five years it has slipped 183 places.
What names are similar to Fuad?
If you like Fuad, you might also like Tadeo, Hugh, Hriday and Obinna.
What should I know before naming my baby Fuad?
Fuad 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 short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.