Fareed

Meaning of Fareed

Fareed is a masculine given name of Arabic origin, meaning “unique” or “incomparable.” Pronounced fah-REED (/fæˈriːd/), it carries an air of individuality that has long appealed in literary and spiritual circles—from Sufi poetry to modern prose. In the United States, Fareed first appeared in Social Security records in 1970 with five occurrences and reached its highest recorded use in 1980 with twenty-two births (ranked 668th). In recent years it has hovered near the 900th position—18 boys were named Fareed in 2024—making it a quietly distinctive choice. It’s unlikely to rival names like Noah or Liam at the playground, but its clear phonetics and cultural resonance lend it a lasting, understated charm.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as fah-REED (/fæˈriːd/)

• Fares
• Faris
• Farid
• Faisal
• Fahad
• Farhad
• Farouk