Arys

♂ Boy

Pronounced AIR-iss /ˈɛr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: Arys reads as a modern name, possibly a respelling of Aris (a short form of Aristotle and related Greek names) or echoing Ares, the Greek god of war. It is also known as a Game of Thrones character name. No single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Arys is a modern name echoing Aris or Ares (said 'AIR-iss'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningArys reads as a modern name, possibly a respelling of Aris (a short form of Aristotle and related Greek names) or echoing Ares, the Greek god of war. It is also known as a Game of Thrones character name. No single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11025 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 24

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

Arys reads as a modern name, likely a respelling of Aris or a nod to Ares; it also appears in Game of Thrones. It carries no fixed traditional meaning and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AIR-iss').

In the U.S. it appears rarely and reads as a modern, invented-feeling name. Rare and contemporary.

Did you know? Arys has the ring of Greek Aris (from Aristotle) or Ares, the war god, and turns up in Game of Thrones — routes uncertain, which we note (said 'AIR-iss').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Arys — Modern name; Aris/Ares; also Game of Thrones; routes uncertain

Variations

ArisAresArris

Nicknames

AryRis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arys mean?

Arys is a modern name, possibly a respelling of Aris or a nod to Ares; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Arys?

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

Is Arys a boy or girl name?

Arys is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Arys?

Arys is a rare, modern-feeling name in the U.S.