Faust

Pronunciation: [ f-OWST ]

Faust is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,156 in the US, popular nicknames include Fau, Fay, and Fauie.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Faust is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-OWST.

Parents who love the name Faust often also consider Lindell, Gould, Felis .

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,156
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Fausto #3492 Faustino #4503

Nicknames

Fau Fay Fauie

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"happy, fortunate, blessed"

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Fair Boy

Old Norse fagr origin

"light-haired, pale-complexioned"

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Cresencio Boy

Latin Crescentius origin

"one who grows in virtue"

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Baldomero Boy

Germanic origin

"bold ruler, famous sovereignty"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Faust

Is Faust a boy or girl name?
Faust is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Faust?
Faust is pronounced f-OWST.
How popular is the name Faust?
Faust is currently ranked #38156 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Faust?
Common nicknames for Faust include Fau, Fay, and Fauie.
Is Faust a common or rare name?
Faust is an uncommon name, ranked #38156 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Faust?
Faust pairs well with Lindell, Gould, Felis, Fair in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Faust?
Related spellings include Fausto, Faustino.

About the Name Faust

Faust is a boy name .

Faust is currently ranked #38,156 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Faust include Fau, Fay, and Fauie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Faust include Fausto, Faustino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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