Quick answer
Faust is a boy name.
Pronunciation: German /ˈfaʊ̯st/.
Meaning and history
From a German surname that was derived from the Latin name Faustus. This is the name of a character in German legends about a man who makes a pact with the devil, via his representative Mephistopheles. He is believed to be based on the character of Dr. Johann Faust (1480-1540). His story was adapted by writers such as Christopher Marlowe and Goethe.
Notes and context
Usage: literature