Arris

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-iss /ˈɛr.ɪs/High

Meaning: Spelling of Aris/Harris — from Greek aristos, 'the best' (Aristotle), or 'son of Harry'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Crisp and modern: Arris echoes Aris ('the best') and Harris ('son of Harry'). Sleek, distinctive, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek, English

MeaningSpelling of Aris/Harris — from Greek aristos, 'the best' (Aristotle), or 'son of Harry'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6172 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 181

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

Arris is a spelling of Aris/Harris — from Greek aristos, 'the best' (a short form of Aristotle), or 'son of Harry/Henry' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, sleek, modern name (also an architectural term, 'a sharp edge').

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-best-or-son-of-Harry at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Arris brushes Aris (a short form of Aristotle, Greek 'the best') and Harris ('son of Harry/Henry') — a crisp, modern name.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Arris — routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arris mean?

Arris echoes Aris ('the best') and Harris ('son of Harry'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Arris?

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

Is Arris a boy or girl name?

Arris is a boy's name.

How popular is Arris?

Arris is a rare name in the U.S.