US Popularity Rank: 20810

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Discerning truth from falsehood

Arabic Farouk presents a handsome option for the tiny tot who sees into the very depths of your soul. This masculine name is reserved for the baby impossible to fool, with its lofty definition of “discerning truth from falsehood.” Comic lovers may recognize Farouk as the surname of the Marvel supervillain Shadow King—an incredibly powerful telepath in the X-Men series. With a perceptive name like Farouk, one may find it impossible to pull the wool over baby’s eyes.