Baris

♂ Boy

Pronounced bah-RISH /bɑˈrɪʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish Baris (Barish), 'peace.' A warm, hopeful virtue name, popular in Turkey. The final letter is pronounced 'sh.'Low

In 30 seconds: A peaceful Turkish name: Baris means 'peace' (said 'bah-RISH'). Warm and hopeful.

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Origin MediumTurkish

MeaningFrom the Turkish Baris (Barish), 'peace.' A warm, hopeful virtue name, popular in Turkey. The final letter is pronounced 'sh.'

U.S. rank (2023)#12460 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 39

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

Baris comes from the Turkish for 'peace,' a popular virtue name in Turkey. It reads warm and hopeful - rare in the U.S. (said 'bah-RISH').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Baris is Turkish for 'peace' - a warm, hopeful virtue name much loved in Turkey, where the final letter is said 'sh' (said 'bah-RISH').

Overall data confidence 50%

References - Baris — Turkish Baris/Barish 'peace'

Variations

BarishBarysBaariss

Nicknames

BariRiss

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Baris mean?

Baris is Turkish for 'peace,' a warm and hopeful virtue name popular in Turkey.

How do you pronounce Baris?

It's said bah-RISH /bɑˈrɪʃ/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Baris a boy or girl name?

Baris is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Baris?

Baris is extremely rare in the U.S.