Hafiz
A boys’ name of Arabic origin, meaning guardian; one who has memorized the quran.
Babies a year
3
England and Wales, 2025
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
#5137
3 babies
Hafiz by the numbers
In 2025, 3 babies in England and Wales were named Hafiz.
Its American peak was 11 babies in 2016, making it a 2010s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Hafiz. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Harisguardian or watchful125 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hakimwise; intelligent; a judge22 in England and Wales (2025)
- Habibbeloved, dear, friend16 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hamidpraiseworthy; one who is praised16 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hatimdecisive, determined; from the judge7 in England and Wales (2025)
- Halilfriend, beloved; one who is intimate5 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean a protector
Like Hafiz, each of these has a protector in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Alexanderdefender of the people12,488 in the US (2017)
- Parkerkeeper of the park; park ranger5,833 in the US (2017)
- Alexisdefender, helper2,847 in the US (2017)
- Alexdefender, helper; short form of Alexander or Alexis2,766 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Hafiz
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