UK boy's name
Fayez
A masculine name derived from Arabic meaning "to achieve victory".
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.
Fayez is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Fayez 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 2001, with 8 births.
This profile covers 27 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1999 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 27 living people in the UK are called Fayez. 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
- • Fayez ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2001, when 8 boys were registered as Fayez.
- • About 27 living people in the UK are estimated to have Fayez 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
2001
8 births
Estimated living
27
2026
Meaning
What does Fayez mean?
The name Fayez is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "faa-ya-za," which means "to succeed" or "to triumph." It first emerged in the Middle East during the medieval period, particularly in regions where Arabic culture and language flourished.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fayez can be found in the renowned work of Arabic literature, "The Book of Songs" (Kitab al-Aghani), compiled by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani in the 10th century. This literary masterpiece contains references to individuals bearing this name, indicating its use during that time period.
In the realm of Islamic history, there are several notable figures who bore the name Fayez. One prominent example is Fayez bin Nusayr al-Kindi, a renowned mathematician and philosopher who lived in the 9th century. He made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and optics, solidifying his place in the annals of Islamic intellectual history.
Another historical figure named Fayez was Fayez al-Daylami, a 10th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Persia. His spiritual writings and poetic works have left a lasting impact on Islamic mysticism and literature, and his name is revered among Sufi scholars and practitioners.
In the modern era, Fayez has been carried by several influential individuals. One such person was Fayez Ghosn, a prominent Lebanese lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in Lebanon from 1975 to 1976. He played a crucial role in shaping the country's legal system during a turbulent period in its history.
Additionally, Fayez Sayegh (1923-2018) was a distinguished Lebanese artist and painter, renowned for his abstract expressionist works. His vibrant canvases captured the essence of Middle Eastern culture and gained international acclaim, solidifying his place among the most celebrated Arab artists of the 20th century.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Fayez was Fayez Nureldine (1930-2022), an Egyptian actor and director who left an indelible mark on the Arab film industry. His performances in numerous acclaimed movies and television series earned him widespread recognition and critical acclaim throughout the Middle East.
While the name Fayez has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found its way into various societies and communities around the world, reflecting the rich diversity of human cultures and the enduring influence of linguistic and historical traditions.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Fayez over time
The chart below shows babies named Fayez registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 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 Fayez, the clearest high point is 2001. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fayez by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Fayez 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 | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2604 | 16 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2097 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Fayez
- 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
Fayez: questions and answers
How popular is the name Fayez in the UK right now?
In 2023, Fayez was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Fayez most popular?
The peak year on record was 2001, with 8 babies registered as Fayez in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Fayez?
A masculine name derived from Arabic meaning "to achieve victory".
How many people are called Fayez in the UK?
A total of 27 babies have been registered as Fayez 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.