Faisal vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faisal

Boy #2,762 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the divider between right and wrong"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

English German French

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Faisal Rank #2,762

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #2762 for Faisal.

Is Faisal or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Faisal at #2762 in the United States.

What do Faisal and William mean?

Faisal means "the divider between right and wrong" (Arabic origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Faisal and William boy or girl names?

Faisal is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.