The nameAris
Aris is a Greek boy's name, rising in France.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
A short form of names such as Aristotle or Aristides, from the Greek aristos, "the best".
Origin
Greek.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century but rare, Aris grew in the 2010s and peaked in the early 2020s, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Aris
Aris in France
Aris was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 675 births over the decade, 52% of all recorded babies named Aris. Its rise began around 1999, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Aris in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 114 births a year on average, against 73 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aris mean?
A short form of names such as Aristotle or Aristides, from the Greek aristos, "the best".
What is the origin of the name Aris?
Greek.
Is Aris a girl's or a boy's name?
Aris is a boy's name.