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Ariston

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-iss-ton /ˈɛr.ɪs.tɑn/High

Meaning: From Greek aristos, 'the best, the noblest, the most excellent' (the superlative of agathos, 'good')Medium

In 30 seconds: The best, the noblest: Ariston is Greek for 'the best'. Bold, classic, and warm (the father of Plato).
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom Greek aristos, 'the best, the noblest, the most excellent' (the superlative of agathos, 'good')
U.S. rank (2025)#8974 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 397

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419922025

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

Ariston comes from Greek aristos, 'the best, the noblest, the most excellent' (the superlative of agathos, 'good'; the root of 'aristocracy'). A bold, classic name across the Greek and Latino world (the father of Plato was named Ariston). Said 'AIR-iss-ton'.

In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Latino families. Rare, the-best-the-noblest at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ariston means 'the best, the noblest, the most excellent' in Greek (the superlative aristos, the root of 'aristocrat') — borne by the father of the philosopher Plato; bold and classic.
Overall data confidence 78%
References — Ariston — etymology

Variations

AristosAristeoAristotle

Nicknames

Ari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ariston mean?

Ariston is Greek for 'the best, the noblest, the most excellent'.

How do you pronounce Ariston?

It's said AIR-iss-ton /ˈɛr.ɪs.tɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ariston a boy or girl name?

Ariston is a boy's name.

How popular is Ariston?

Ariston is a rare name in the U.S.

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