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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Faruk — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Fartun|Farwa
ArabicBoy→ Stable

Faruk

fah-ROOK · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11191 in 2021

Peak: #11191 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11191 in 2021

Peak: #11191 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162021

Rank #11191 · Falling since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ArabicTurkishReligiousStrong2-syllableClassicMasculineIslamic heritageHistoricalMiddle Eastern
Character
moral discernmentdistinguished authority
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Faruks

athleticdeterminedcompetitivefocuseddignified
STRONG
High confidence

Faruk is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Faruk at a Glance
Meaning:From Arabic 'al-Farooq' meaning 'the one who distinguishes between right and wrong,' historically a title of honor for Islamic leaders.
Language root:Arabic · Ottoman Turkish
Peak rank:#11191 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Faruk I of Egypt
Egyptian King
Faruk Legco
Football Player
Similar Sound
FaroukKarimMalikRashidTariq
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Faruk
LaylaAishaZaraAmara◈LeilaFatimaKarimNasir
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Faruk · Overview
Summary

Faruk is an Arabic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Religious · Strong · Classic character
Faruk carries a bold, serious, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
faruk.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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