Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Faris Updated January 20, 2026 by Jennifer M. Faris Gender: Male Origin: Arabic Meaning: Knight, Horseman #Celebrity #Surname ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Faris? The name Faris is primarily a male name of Arabic origin that means Knight, Horseman. People who like the name Faris also like: Finn, Oliver, Ferris, Owen, Holden, Liam, Felix, Ava, Eleanor, Scarlett, Daphne, Alice, Aster, Lorelei Names like Faris: Frasco, Farica, Firoz, Fares, Frej, Faruq, Ferris, Fargo, Fabrico, Fearghus, Fayruz, Frick, Freja, Firuz, Firs, Fergus, Fabrizio, Freyja, Fergie, Fabrice, Fareeshah, Fairoze, Feoras, Friso, Frigg, Frisco Stats for the Name Faris Faris is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Faris is currently not ranked in U.S. births