Faris

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAR-is /ˈfær.ɪs/Low

Meaning: Knight, horseman, cavalrymanLow

In 30 seconds: Faris is an Arabic name meaning knight or horseman from the root meaning to ride a horse. Used across the Arab world, it evokes the nobility and skill of the traditional Arabian horseman.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningKnight, horseman, cavalryman

U.S. rank (2025)#1299 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births150 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,224

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Faris derives from Arabic meaning to ride a horse, giving the name the meaning of knight or cavalryman.

Faris is popular in the Levant, Gulf states, and across Arabic-speaking communities.

Did you know? The Arabian horse is celebrated as one of the world's most beautiful and intelligent breeds. The faris (horseman, knight) who rides such a horse embodies noble skill and grace.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: faris

Variations

FarizFarrisFares

Nicknames

Far

Famous Bearers

★Faris Badwan (b. 1986)
English musician, lead vocalist of the alternative rock band the Horrors and half of the duo Cat's Eyes

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Frequently Asked

What does Faris mean?

Knight, horseman, cavalryman

How do you pronounce Faris?

Faris is pronounced FAR-is.

What is the origin of Faris?

Faris comes from Arabic.

What names are similar to Faris?

Similar names include tariq, malik, rami.