The nameHaris
Haris is a boy's name of debated origin.
- Boy's name
- Debated
Meaning
It is linked either to the Arabic harith, "ploughman", common in Bosnia, or to the Greek charis, "grace".
Origin
Debated, Arabic or Greek.
History
In France it has been given since the 1970s, most often in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Haris
Haris in France
Haris was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 255 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Haris. Its rise began around 1973, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Haris in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 24 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
Haris in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haris mean?
It is linked either to the Arabic harith, "ploughman", common in Bosnia, or to the Greek charis, "grace".
What is the origin of the name Haris?
Debated, Arabic or Greek.
Is Haris a girl's or a boy's name?
Haris is a boy's name.