Farouk
Pronunciation: [ f-uhr-OOK ]
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Farouk first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 271 babies have been named Farouk in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Farouk is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #8,354 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,354
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Farouk
Farouk is a boy name .
Farouk is currently ranked #8,354 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Farouk include Far, Faro, Faroy, Faroie, Fay, Faie, and Farkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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