Faraz
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Faraz first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 655 babies have been named Faraz in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Faraz is past its peak , currently ranked #12,308 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,308
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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"open clearing, approved passage"
#12,224 in US
Old English origin
"clay settlement, clay farm"
#12,263 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"descendant of the hard hero"
#12,256 in US
Latin via Old French origin
"shield bearer, attendant to a knight"
#12,434 in US
Old Norse via English origin
"small child, young one"
#12,220 in US
American English origin
"modern invented name, combining key +..."
#12,241 in US
Middle English origin
"to move quickly; to hurry with purpose"
#12,280 in US
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About the Name Faraz
Faraz is a boy name .
Faraz is currently ranked #12,308 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Faraz include Far, Fay, Faie, and Farkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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