Faris is an Arabic name that means "knight" or "horseman", from the word for a skilled rider and warrior. It is popular across the Arab world and in Bosnia and Turkey, and American families of Middle Eastern background use it for its strong, simple sound. Faris stood at number 2589 in 2000, hovered between number 1300 and 1750 for the past decade and ranks number 1299 in 2025, its highest rank so far.