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Feras
♂ Boy
Pronounced FEH-rahs /ˈfɛ.rɑs/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic firas, 'a knight; a brave horseman; a lion' (a symbol of courage)Low
In 30 seconds: A knight; a brave horseman: Feras is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'FEH-rahs').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic firas, 'a knight; a brave horseman; a lion' (a symbol of courage)
U.S. rank (2024)#8507 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 480
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
Feras comes from the Arabic firas, 'a knight; a brave horseman; a lion' (a symbol of courage). A crisp, classic name (said 'FEH-rahs').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, a-knight at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Feras means 'a knight; a brave horseman; a lion' in Arabic (a symbol of courage) — a crisp, classic name (said 'FEH-rahs').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Feras — Arabic etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Feras mean?
Feras is Arabic for 'a knight; a brave horseman; a lion'.
How do you pronounce Feras?
It's said FEH-rahs /ˈfɛ.rɑs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Feras a boy or girl name?
Feras is a boy's name.
How popular is Feras?
Feras is a very rare name in the U.S.