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Aristides

♂ Boy

Pronounced air-is-TY-deez /ˌɛr.ɪsˈtaɪ.diz/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Aristeides — 'the best; son of the best' (from aristos, 'best/excellent'); borne by Aristides 'the Just', the Athenian statesman; we note the statesmanLow

In 30 seconds: The best; son of the best: Aristides is Greek. Stately, classic, and warm (said 'air-is-TY-deez'). We note the statesman.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Aristeides — 'the best; son of the best' (from aristos, 'best/excellent'); borne by Aristides 'the Just', the Athenian statesman; we note the statesman
U.S. rank (2025)#8320 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 711

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198219172025

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

Aristides comes from the Greek Aristeides — 'the best; son of the best' (from aristos, 'best/excellent'); borne by Aristides 'the Just', the Athenian statesman (we note the statesman). A stately, classic name (said 'air-is-TY-deez').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Hispanic families. Rare, the-best at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Aristides is 'the best; son of the best' in Greek (from aristos) — borne by Aristides 'the Just', the Athenian statesman — a stately, classic name (we note the statesman; said 'air-is-TY-deez').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Aristides — Greek; statesman

Variations

AristedesAristide

Nicknames

Aris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aristides mean?

Aristides is Greek for 'the best; son of the best' (from aristos, 'best'); borne by Aristides 'the Just'. We note the statesman.

How do you pronounce Aristides?

It's said air-is-TY-deez /ˌɛr.ɪsˈtaɪ.diz/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Aristides a boy or girl name?

Aristides is a boy's name.

How popular is Aristides?

Aristides is a very rare name in the U.S.

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