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Aristos

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Pronounced ah-RIS-tos /ɑˈrɪs.tɔs/Medium

Meaning: From Greek aristos, 'the best; excellent; noblest' (the root of aristocrat)Medium

In 30 seconds: The best; excellent: Aristos is Greek for 'the best'. Bold, classic, and warm (said 'ah-RIS-tos').

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek aristos, 'the best; excellent; noblest' (the root of aristocrat)

U.S. rank (2024)#6189 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 29

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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').

Overall data confidence 65%

Greek references — aristos — etymology

Variations

AristotelisAri

Nicknames

Aris

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Frequently Asked

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.