Boy · #7,271 in 2026

Farbod

Farbod is a Persian name which means "the protector of glory". The name dates back to before the Muslim conquest of Persia when the Persian Empire embraced its ancient religion, Zoroastrianism.

Current Rank
#7,271
Peak Rank
#6,940 (1989)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1989
First Year
1991
Last Year
1989
Peak Year
#6940
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Farbod

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Farbod is a Persian name which means "the protector of glory". The name dates back to before the Muslim conquest of Persia when the Persian Empire embraced its ancient religion, Zoroastrianism.

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Etymology
According to Shahnameh , it is written with a Ferdowsi , which is a "bold" suffix that comes after each word to show ownership. For example, in Persian, "sepah" means army, while "sepahbod" means someone who is in control of an army: the equivalent of English word General .

The Story of Farbod

Farbod first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1989, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 6 Farbods were born — ranking #6,940 that year. As of 2026, Farbod ranks #7,271 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Farbods have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Farbod

Phonetically similar names — useful when Farbod is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Forebode
  • Forbid
  • Forbade
  • Firebird
  • Forbode
  • Farid
  • Forbad
  • Farhad
  • Farby
  • Fireboat
  • Firebombed
  • Forehead

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Farbod

What does the name Farbod mean?
Farbod is a Persian name which means "the protector of glory". The name dates back to before the Muslim conquest of Persia when the Persian Empire embraced its ancient religion, Zoroastrianism.
How popular is Farbod in 2026?
In 2026, Farbod ranks #7,271 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Farbod most popular?
Farbod reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #6,940 that year with 6 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Farbod most popular?
Farbod has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Farbod.
Is Farbod a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Farbod is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Farbod?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Farbod include Jl, Bridgette, Rolanda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Farbod

Farbod is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1989 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Farbod's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #6,940. Use the chart and map above to compare Farbod's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.