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Parris

♂ Boy

Pronounced PA-ris /ˈpæ.rɪs/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Parris/Parrish, variously 'from Paris,' 'a pear-tree dweller,' or from the parish; also read as a spin on the city Paris. A surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname name: Parris links to Paris and English surname roots (said 'PA-ris'). Modern and crisp.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English surname Parris/Parrish, variously 'from Paris,' 'a pear-tree dweller,' or from the parish; also read as a spin on the city Paris. A surname-name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11932 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,898

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199319172024

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

Parris is an English surname — variously 'from Paris,' from the parish, or a pear-tree name — carried into first-name use. It reads as a crisp modern surname-name, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'PA-ris').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Parris is an English surname (from Paris, or from the parish) used as a modern first name, with a nod to the city Paris (said 'PA-ris').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Parris — English surname from Paris/parish

Variations

ParisParrishPariss

Nicknames

ParRis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Parris mean?

Parris is an English surname, variously 'from Paris' or 'from the parish,' now used as a first name.

How do you pronounce Parris?

It's said PA-ris /ˈpæ.rɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Parris a boy or girl name?

Parris is a boy's name.

How popular is Parris?

Parris is a rare name in the U.S.

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