Faruk

OriginTurkish variation of Faruq, Arabic

Meaning"the one who distinguishes between right and wrong"

About Faruk

The form of Faruq most common in Turkey. Ömer Faruk is a popular double-barreled first name for Turkish boys.

Pronounced fah-ROOK.

As of October 2026, Faruk ranked #11191 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #8543 in 1990.

Editor's take: The name Faruk is a boy's name meaning "the one who distinguishes between right and wrong".

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