The name Faysal is best understood as a variant or modern spelling connected to Faisal. The root name Faisal has origins in Arabic and is generally associated with the meaning decisive judge or separator of truth from falsehood. This makes Faysal a creative or alternate form that carries the sound and general symbolism of Faisal, while giving the name a more distinctive spelling. Because Faysal itself may not have a separate ancient etymology, its meaning is most safely traced through the better-documented root name Faisal.
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Root name
The root form of Faysal is
Faysal — meaning Justice, arbiter, fair, judge, arbitrator..
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Modern usage
Faysal remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Faysal?
2009peak year
Faysal first appears in the U.S. registration record in 1993. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2009, 16 babies received the name (ranked #5640). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #11798), with roughly 6 babies named Faysal each year. Faysal's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 205 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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