Parys

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Pronounced PAIR-iss /ˈpɛr.ɪs/High

Meaning: A spelling of Paris — after the French capital (named for the Gaulish Parisii people); also the Trojan prince Paris of Greek myth; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The city of Paris: Parys spells Paris. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'PAIR-iss').

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Origin LowFrench, Greek

MeaningA spelling of Paris — after the French capital (named for the Gaulish Parisii people); also the Trojan prince Paris of Greek myth; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9317 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 324

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

Parys is a spelling of Paris — after the French capital (named for the Gaulish Parisii people); it is also the Trojan prince Paris of Greek myth (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'PAIR-iss').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, the-city-of-Paris at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Paris, the French capital, is named for the Gaulish Parisii people; Paris is also the Trojan prince of Greek myth — Parys is a spelling, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'PAIR-iss').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Paris — place-name; unisex; routes layered

Variations

ParisParissParisse

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Parys mean?

Parys spells Paris — after the French capital (named for the Parisii); also the Trojan prince; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Parys?

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

Is Parys a boy or girl name?

Parys is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Parys?

Parys is a very rare spelling in the U.S.