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Pars

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Pronounced PARS /ˈpɑrs/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Turkish pars, 'a leopard/panther', and the Persian Pars, an old name for Persia (the region of Fars); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A leopard; Persia: Pars is Turkish/Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'PARS'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowTurkish, Persian
MeaningVariously from the Turkish pars, 'a leopard/panther', and the Persian Pars, an old name for Persia (the region of Fars); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9620 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 47

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420142024

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

Pars comes variously from the Turkish pars, 'a leopard/panther', and the Persian Pars, an old name for Persia (the region of Fars; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'PARS').

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish and Persian families. Rare, a-leopard-and-Persia at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Pars is variously 'a leopard/panther' (Turkish) and an old name for Persia (Persian) — a crisp, storied name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'PARS').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Pars — Turkish/Persian; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pars mean?

Pars is variously Turkish 'a leopard/panther' and Persian 'Persia' (an old name); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Pars?

It's said PARS /ˈpɑrs/ — one syllable.

Is Pars a boy or girl name?

Pars is a boy's name.

How popular is Pars?

Pars is a very rare name in the U.S.

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