Aristos comes from Greek aristos, 'the best; excellent; noblest' — the root of aristocrat, 'rule by the best'. A bold, classic Greek name (said 'ah-RIS-tos'; nickname Aris).

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

Did you know? Aristos means 'the best; excellent; noblest' in Greek (the root of aristocrat, 'rule by the best') — a bold, classic Greek name (said 'ah-RIS-tos').

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Variations

AristotelisAri

Nicknames

Aris

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What does the name Aristos mean?

Aristos is Greek for 'the best; excellent; noblest' (the root of aristocrat).

How do you pronounce Aristos?

It's said ah-RIS-tos /ɑˈrɪs.tɔs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aristos a boy or girl name?

Aristos is a boy's name.

How popular is Aristos?

Aristos is a rare name in the U.S.