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Baris
♂ Boy
How to Pronounce Baris
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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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
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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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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.
