Faris vs Mamadou

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faris

Boy #1,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Persia (place name)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian Malaysian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,452
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Far, Fay, Faie

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Mamadou

Boy #1,615 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

West African Senegalese Guinean Malian Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,615
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mam, Dou, Madu

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Popularity Comparison

Faris Rank #1,452
Mamadou Rank #1,615

Faris is more popular, ranked #1452 vs #1615 for Mamadou.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faris ___

  • Faris Ali
  • Faris Hassan
  • Faris Malik
  • Faris Ibrahim
  • Faris Yusuf
  • Faris Tariq

Mamadou ___

  • Mamadou Ibrahima
  • Mamadou Saliou
  • Mamadou Ousmane
  • Mamadou Moussa
  • Mamadou Alpha
  • Mamadou Seydou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faris

Layla Nour Zara Tariq Yasmin

If you choose Mamadou

Aminata Fatou Ibrahima Oumou Abdoulaye

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faris or Mamadou more popular?

Faris is more popular, ranked #1452 compared to Mamadou at #1615 in the United States.

What do Faris and Mamadou mean?

Faris means "Persia (place name)" (Arabic origin). Mamadou means "praiseworthy" (Arabic origin).

Are Faris and Mamadou boy or girl names?

Faris is primarily a boy name. Mamadou is primarily a boy name.

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