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Aerys

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-iss /ˈɛər.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: A pop-culture name best known as Aerys Targaryen, a king in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and the Game of Thrones series. As a real-world given name it is a modern coinage with no fixed traditional meaning, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A dramatic pop-culture name: Aerys is a Targaryen king in Game of Thrones (said 'AIR-iss'). As a real name it's a coinage, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA pop-culture name best known as Aerys Targaryen, a king in George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and the Game of Thrones series. As a real-world given name it is a modern coinage with no fixed traditional meaning, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12353 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 49

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aerys is a pop-culture name, borne by Aerys Targaryen, a king in George R. R. Martin's saga and the Game of Thrones series. As a real-world given name it is a modern coinage with no settled traditional meaning, which we note (said 'AIR-iss').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, dramatic, and pop-culture-flavored.

Did you know? Aerys is best known as Aerys Targaryen, a king in Game of Thrones; as a real-world given name it is a modern coinage with no fixed meaning, which we note (said 'AIR-iss').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Aerys — Pop-culture name (Game of Thrones); routes uncertain

Variations

AerisAerixAerus

Nicknames

AerRys

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aerys mean?

Aerys is a pop-culture name from a Targaryen king in Game of Thrones; as a real name it is a coinage with no fixed meaning, which we note.

How do you pronounce Aerys?

It's said AIR-iss /ˈɛər.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aerys a boy or girl name?

Aerys is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aerys?

Aerys is a rare, modern name for boys in the U.S.

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