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UK boy's name

Fawaz

A masculine Arabic name meaning "he who succeeds" or "victory".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Fawaz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Fawaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2443, with 9 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 14 births.

This profile covers 189 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 64% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 188 living people in the UK are called Fawaz. 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 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Fawaz ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 9 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2006, when 14 boys were registered as Fawaz.
  • About 188 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fawaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2443

2024

Births in 2024

9

Latest year

Peak year

2006

14 births

Estimated living

188

2026

Meaning

What does Fawaz mean?

The name Fawaz is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to ancient times in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "fawwaz," which means "victorious" or "triumphant." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the pre-Islamic era, and it gained popularity after the rise of Islam in the 7th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fawaz can be found in the writings of Arab historians and scholars from the 8th and 9th centuries. These historical records mention individuals bearing the name, indicating its usage during that time period. The name is also mentioned in various Islamic texts and manuscripts, reflecting its cultural and religious significance.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Fawaz. One of the most prominent was Fawaz al-Khuzai, a renowned Arab poet and literary scholar who lived in the 8th century. His works and contributions to Arabic literature have left a lasting impact on the cultural heritage of the region.

Another significant figure was Fawaz ibn Muhammad al-Makki, a renowned Islamic scholar and theologian from the 10th century. He was widely respected for his knowledge and contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and theology.

In the 12th century, Fawaz ibn Qadamah al-Maqdisi was a prominent Arab jurist and scholar of Islamic law. His works on legal theory and methodology have been widely studied and referenced by legal scholars throughout the centuries.

During the 14th century, Fawaz ibn Khalid al-Ansari was a distinguished Arab historian and author from the city of Medina. His detailed accounts and chronicles of the region's history have provided valuable insights into the cultural and social dynamics of that era.

In more recent times, Fawaz Gerges, born in 1958, is a renowned Lebanese-American academic and author who has written extensively on Middle Eastern politics, international relations, and Islamic movements. His works have garnered widespread recognition and have contributed to a deeper understanding of the region's complexities.

These examples highlight the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Fawaz, which has been carried by notable scholars, poets, jurists, and intellectuals throughout various eras in the Middle East and beyond.

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Popularity

Fawaz over time

The chart below shows babies named Fawaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Fawaz, the clearest high point is 2006. The latest England and Wales figure is 9 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Fawaz
0471114199620102024

Decades

Fawaz by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fawaz 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 #3029 34 5
2010s #2829 69 10
2000s #2369 70 9
1990s #2497 16 4

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FAQ

Fawaz: questions and answers

How popular is the name Fawaz in the UK right now?

In 2024, Fawaz was ranked #2443 for boys in England and Wales, with 9 births registered.

When was Fawaz most popular?

The peak year on record was 2006, with 14 babies registered as Fawaz in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Fawaz?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "he who succeeds" or "victory".

How many people are called Fawaz in the UK?

A total of 189 babies have been registered as Fawaz across the 28 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.