The nameMoncef

Moncef is a boy's name of Arabic origin, a spelling of Munsif.

Meaning

From the Arabic munsif, "just, fair".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In France it has been given since the 1960s, most often in the 2000s and 2010s.

Popularity of the name Moncef

Moncef in France

1792ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2020peak year (30 births)
835babies named Moncef in France since 1900
01530 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Moncef was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 250 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Moncef. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Moncef in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 15 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Moncef mean?

From the Arabic munsif, "just, fair".

What is the origin of the name Moncef?

Arabic.

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

Moncef is a boy's name.