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Fouad

♂ Boy

Pronounced foo-AHD /fuˈɑd/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Fuad — from the Arabic fu'ad, 'the heart', connoting depth of feeling and courageLow

In 30 seconds: The heart: Fouad is Arabic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'foo-AHD').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA spelling of Fuad — from the Arabic fu'ad, 'the heart', connoting depth of feeling and courage

U.S. rank (2024)#9246 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 415

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

Fouad is a spelling of Fuad — from the Arabic fu'ad, 'the heart', connoting depth of feeling and courage. A crisp, classic name (said 'foo-AHD').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, the-heart at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Fuad means 'the heart' in Arabic, connoting depth of feeling and courage — Fouad is a spelling, crisp and heartfelt (said 'foo-AHD').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Fuad — Arabic etymology

Variations

FuadFouaadFoad

Nicknames

Fou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Fouad mean?

Fouad spells Fuad — Arabic 'the heart', connoting depth of feeling and courage.

How do you pronounce Fouad?

It's said foo-AHD /fuˈɑd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Fouad a boy or girl name?

Fouad is a boy's name.

How popular is Fouad?

Fouad is a very rare name in the U.S.