BoyPersian origin

Farhad: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Gained happiness, a legendary lover's name carved from devotion.

Origin
Persian
Syllables
2
Current rank
#12739
Peak
#3279 in 1981

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1972: #412519721980: #575419801990: #404119902000: #848020002015: #899420152018: #127392018#1#12739

What Farhad Means

Farhad is a boy name of Persian origin. Gained happiness, a legendary lover's name carved from devotion.

How Popular Farhad Is

Farhad currently ranks #12739 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3279 in 1981. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Farhad

  • Farhad is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Farhad is a name with Persian cultural heritage.
  • It has literary connections that bookish parents love.

Names Like Farhad

Other Persian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Farhad

Persian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Farhad.

Questions About Farhad

What does Farhad mean?

Farhad is a boy name of Persian origin. Gained happiness, a legendary lover's name carved from devotion.

How popular is Farhad?

Farhad currently ranks #12739 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3279 in 1981. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Farhad come from?

Farhad comes from Persian roots. Farhad is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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