The nameFouad

Fouad is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "heart". It has been given in France for several decades.

Meaning

Fouad comes from the Arabic fu'ad, "heart".

Origin

Arabic. Fuad I was King of Egypt in the early 20th century.

History

The name has been given in France for several decades, with a peak in the early 1980s.

Popularity of the name Fouad

Fouad in France

5095thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1982peak year (270 births)
5,275babies named Fouad in France since 1900
0135270 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Fouad was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 2,095 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Fouad. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1982. Half of all babies named Fouad in France were born before 1983, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Variants and related names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Fouad mean?

Fouad comes from the Arabic fu'ad, "heart".

What is the origin of the name Fouad?

Arabic. Fuad I was King of Egypt in the early 20th century.

Is Fouad a girl's or a boy's name?

Fouad is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Fouad?

Variants and related names of Fouad include Foued.