Wissam
Meaningmedal of honor · Arabic
Wissam is an Arabic boy name meaning “medal of honor”. 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.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Wissam has the name Sam hiding inside it.
- GenerationWissam peaked in 1990, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Wissam you'd meet today is about 35 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Wissam would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryWissam first shows up in US birth records in 1985, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 40 years since.
US births per million boys, 1985–2025
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About the name Wissam
Wissam is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “medal of honor”. 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 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: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
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- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
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Questions about the name Wissam
What does the name Wissam mean?
Wissam means “medal of honor” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “honor” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Honorio (“honor”), Gaurav (“pride, honor”), Timon (“honor, respect”) and Ikram (“honor, generosity”).
What is the origin of the name Wissam?
Wissam 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 Wissam a boy or girl name?
Wissam is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Wissam.
How popular is the name Wissam?
Wissam ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1990, when it reached #4,407. Over the last five years it has slipped 3,094 places.
What names are similar to Wissam?
If you like Wissam, you might also like Honorio, Gaurav, Timon and Ikram.
What should I know before naming my baby Wissam?
Wissam is an Arabic boy name meaning “medal of honor”. 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.