Holding steady, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Fuad since 1978
Babies named Fuad per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 112 |
| 2000s | 139 |
| 2010s | 136 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Fuad is an Arabic name rooted in the word for heart, carrying deep cultural and religious resonance in the Islamic world. In the United States, it has been recorded since 1978, though it remains quite rare. Its highest rank was 6,803 in 2013, and in 2025 only about 1 in 142,340 boys received the name. The name's trajectory suggests stable but limited usage, and it has no strongly associated top states. Fuad stands out as a distinctive choice that honors Arabic heritage while remaining accessible in English-speaking contexts.
Fuad derives from the Arabic word 'fu’ad' (فؤاد), meaning 'heart' or 'mind'. In Islamic tradition, the heart is considered the seat of intellect and emotion, and the name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world for centuries. It appears in the Quran and is common among Muslim families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Fu
Sibling names for Fuad
Names that share Fuad's style, for a brother or sister.
