Aris

Aris - A very unique male name

Aris appeared on the charts for the first time in 1970 on position #1603. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aris and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aris? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aris. The baby boy name Aris was given to 91 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1332 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 16,113 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aris peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 1332.

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Aris is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aris is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #470 - and is the least popular in Pennsylvania at position #1,238.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aris is where you live.

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Aris origin and meaning

Greek — derivation uncertain

Uncertain — Aris is a Greek short form used for names such as Aristotelis and Aristides, and is also linked to Ares, the war god; which source applies varies

Aris is a workhorse short form in Greece, clipped from the long Aristo- names and standing on its own for generations. In America it is only now gathering use, reaching its peak in 2025. Its brevity fits current taste for short Greek names.

Origin uncertain

Aris is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aris, pop culture references for the name Aris and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aris

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aris, sorted by popularity.

Archie / Ares / Aric / Aries / Aarush / Arik / Aariz / Arash / Arsh / Arius /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Aris

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aris a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aris?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AR-is · /ˈærɪs/
Greek use favours AH-rees; American use usually says AR-is.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Ares — The war god's name, a separate name Aris is often confused with

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

InternationalShort form

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Aris for a Greek heritage name that is two syllables, unfussy and suddenly fashionable in shape.

Worth knowing

• Confusion with Ares — a different, more aggressive name — is constant.
• May be read as a short form and asked after: 'short for Aristotle?'