Dawood vs Fareed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fareed

Boy #5,251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"unique, singular, one of a kind"

Origin: Arabic root f-r-d

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,251
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Freed, Reed

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dawood Rank #5,058
Fareed Rank #5,251

Dawood is more popular, ranked #5058 vs #5251 for Fareed.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawood ___

  • Dawood Ibrahim
  • Dawood Yusuf
  • Dawood Ahmad
  • Dawood Hassan
  • Dawood Ali
  • Dawood Tariq

Fareed ___

  • Fareed Ahmad
  • Fareed Hassan
  • Fareed Malik
  • Fareed Omar
  • Fareed Tariq
  • Fareed Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dawood

Ibrahim Yusuf Maryam Fatima Aisha

If you choose Fareed

Khalid Omar Zara Layla Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawood or Fareed more popular?

Dawood is more popular, ranked #5058 compared to Fareed at #5251 in the United States.

What do Dawood and Fareed mean?

Dawood means "beloved" (Hebrew origin). Fareed means "unique, singular, one of a kind" (Arabic root f-r-d origin).

Are Dawood and Fareed boy or girl names?

Dawood is primarily a boy name. Fareed is primarily a boy name.

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