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Farris

♂ Boy

Pronounced FAH-ris /ˈfɑ.rɪs/High

Meaning: From Arabic faris, 'a knight; a horseman; a cavalier'; also an English surname (a form of Ferris, 'rock' or 'iron-worker'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A knight; a horseman: Farris is Arabic (and a surname). Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowArabic, English
MeaningFrom Arabic faris, 'a knight; a horseman; a cavalier'; also an English surname (a form of Ferris, 'rock' or 'iron-worker'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7334 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,991

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192318972025

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

Farris comes from Arabic faris, 'a knight; a horseman; a cavalier'; it also matches an English surname (a form of Ferris, 'rock' or 'iron-worker'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'FAH-ris').

In the U.S. it appears across Arab and English-surname families. Rare, a-knight-and-horseman at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Faris means 'a knight; a horseman; a cavalier' in Arabic — Farris is a spelling, also matching an English surname — crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'FAH-ris').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Faris — routes layered

Variations

FarisFarissFerris

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Faris— the standard Arabic spelling
Ferris— the English surname form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Farris mean?

Farris is Arabic for 'a knight; a horseman'; it also matches an English surname, so the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Farris?

It's said FAH-ris /ˈfɑ.rɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Farris a boy or girl name?

Farris is a boy's name.

How popular is Farris?

Farris is a rare name in the U.S.

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