Faris vs Sultan

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Faris Rank #1,452
Sultan Rank #1,298

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1452 for Faris.

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

Sultan ___

  • Sultan Ahmad
  • Sultan Ali
  • Sultan Ibrahim
  • Sultan Hassan
  • Sultan Malik
  • Sultan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Faris

Layla Nour Zara Tariq Yasmin

If you choose Sultan

Malik Tariq Amir Fatima Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faris or Sultan more popular?

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Faris at #1452 in the United States.

What do Faris and Sultan mean?

Faris means "Persia (place name)" (Arabic origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Faris and Sultan boy or girl names?

Faris is primarily a boy name. Sultan is primarily a boy name.

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