Faust
Pronunciation: [ f-OWST ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,156
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"growing, increasing, flourishing"
#38,023 in US
Old English/Scottish dialect origin
"fox"
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Old English origin
"sandy shore, coastal land"
#38,264 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"pledge, servant"
#38,222 in US
Old Norse fagr origin
"light-haired, pale-complexioned"
#38,155 in US
Old English origin
"linden tree settlement"
#38,345 in US
Old English origin
"Valley of the linden trees"
#38,005 in US
Norman French origin
"strawberry, forest men"
#38,159 in US
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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, Faie, and Faukins. 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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