UK boy's name
Faruk
Derived from Arabic, meaning "distinguisher" or "one who separates truth from falsehood".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Faruk is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Faruk popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 4 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2004 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Faruk. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Faruk ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 4 boys were registered as Faruk.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Faruk as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2007
4 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Faruk mean?
The name Faruk originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern and North African regions. It is derived from the Arabic word "fariq," which means "one who distinguishes or separates." The name has been in use since ancient times and has a rich historical significance.
In Islamic tradition, Faruk is one of the honorific titles bestowed upon Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab, who was the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate and a prominent companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Umar was known for his wisdom, justice, and ability to differentiate between right and wrong, which earned him the title "Faruk" or "the one who distinguishes."
The earliest recorded use of the name Faruk can be found in historical accounts and biographical works from the 7th century CE. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Faruk ibn Musa al-Hashimi, a renowned Arab general who lived during the Abbasid Caliphate in the 8th century CE.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Faruk. One of the most famous was Faruk I (1920-1965), the last King of Egypt and Sudan, who ruled from 1936 until his abdication in 1952. Another notable figure was Faruk Ahmed (1918-2005), a Pakistani diplomat and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1988 to 1990.
In the realm of literature, Faruk Nafiz Çamlıbel (1898-1973) was a prominent Turkish poet and author who is considered one of the pioneers of the Turkish Romantic movement. Similarly, Faruk Güvenç (1925-2009) was a renowned Turkish sociologist and author who made significant contributions to the field of sociology in Turkey.
Another noteworthy individual was Faruk Haji (1914-2006), an Iraqi Kurdish politician and leader who played a crucial role in the Kurdish national movement and served as the President of the Kurdistan Democratic Party from 1973 to 1975.
Throughout the centuries, the name Faruk has been bestowed upon individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, reflecting its enduring popularity and historical significance across the Middle Eastern and North African regions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Faruk over time
The chart below shows babies named Faruk registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Faruk, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Faruk by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Faruk was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4796 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4805 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3620 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Faruk
- Freddie 46,945
- Finley 42,410
- Frederick 19,866
- Finlay 17,879
- Frankie 17,528
- Finn 14,413
- Felix 14,361
- Fraser 6,470
- Flynn 6,170
- Frank 5,992
- Filip 5,876
- Francis 5,744
FAQ
Faruk: questions and answers
How popular is the name Faruk in the UK right now?
In 2023, Faruk was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Faruk most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 4 babies registered as Faruk in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Faruk?
Derived from Arabic, meaning "distinguisher" or "one who separates truth from falsehood".
How many people are called Faruk in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Faruk across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.