Paris name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Old Greek, Celtic and Old Norse

Usage: English, Hindi, Tamil, English, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya and Telugu

Pronunciation: p(ahr)-iss

Meaning: City Name, From Paris, The French Capital, Lover, Boat and Gwys = Men, Son of Isis, To Seek, Search For and Searcher

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What does Paris mean?
Variations of Paris
How popular is Paris?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Paris
Famous People Named Paris
Lists having Paris

What does Paris mean?

Loved and Venerable unisex name Paris is originated from Old Greek, Celtic and Old Norse used chiefly in English, Swedish, Malayalam, Tamil, Gujarati, Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Oriya, Bengali, Norwegian, Kannada, Danish and Finnish languages, meaning of Paris is "A Mythical Stone whose Touch Converts Iron into Gold, Name of a God, From Paris, The French Capital, Lover, Boat, Son of Isis, To Seek, Search For or Searcher".

Paris is Latin form of The Greek Name Παρις.

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How do I pronounce Paris?

The two syllabled name Paris is pronounced, p(ahr)-iss. p(a)-ris is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Paris

Paras, Parisa

Names that rhyme with Paris

How popular is the name Paris?

Paris was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1881 around 37620 babies have been given the given name. When at its peak in 2004, 2150 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 157th position.

After 220 years, the name has past its prime. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 500 baby names 24 times Paris is common in England and Wales where over 4338 new-borns have been given the name since 1996.

At present the name is rising, in 2004, the moniker grabbed the 119th spot and 448 baby girls were given the name. Also, In New South Wales, Paris was once a common name since emerging in 1999 it has been given to over 489 babies.

When at the peak of its usage in 2003,. After 5 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Paris is a familiar baby name in Queensland during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 2002, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 62 on girl names chart when 66 babies were given the name Paris. Over 205 babies in Queensland have been named Paris.

The given name is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1912 and was able to reach the top 700 names. In 1920, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 689 on boy names chart when 41 babies were named Paris.

Over 529 babies in France have been named Paris.

Paris is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it has been in use since 2000 and achieved its top ranking of 272 in 2004.

There are over 102 babies that have been given the name Paris in Ireland. In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 2004. Paris is a common name in Indonesia, DR Congo, Greece and Mexico while somewhat familiar name in Nigeria, England, Cyprus, India, South Africa, Italy, Canada, Australia, Cambodia, Philippines, Malaysia, Spain, Iraq, Poland, Pakistan, China, Romania, United Arab Emirates and New Zealand.

According to our findings, over 40000 babies have been named Paris globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	2157	66	492	618
2022	2289	62	487	642
2021	2283	60	444	697
2020	2063	68	416	743
2019	1973	74	345	913
2018	1897	78	330	985
2017	1933	74	302	1086
2016	1842	81	274	1160
2015	1790	84	263	1215
2014	1619	96	269	1229

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Paris in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	30	16	87	92
	30	8	36	9

What numbers say about Paris?

If you have number 8 as your personality no, it reveals your competitive spirit, good nature, and lucky one. It's time you realize that your life success and accomplishments don't depend on other people and their opinion of you but on you and your opinion of yourself. You dream of living in a more humane society. Travelling is your passion. You are open to everyone and often taken for a fool.

Other names similar to Paris

Duana - Used especially in English and Irish far-out, Duana means "The Little Dark One or Small Dark" and is bestowed upon both sexes is originated from Old Irish and Celtic
Karadeg - Meaning of Karadeg is Friend has its origin in Celtic
Betony - Unconventional Betony is originated from Celtic language is a girl name predominantly used in English, Betony means "Good for the Head"
Quina - Celebrated Quina is used mostly in Irish and English aimed at baby girls has its origin in Celtic, Native and Hebrew. Quina is Irish form of Quinn
Keiran - Of Celtic and Old Irish origin, Unorthodox Keiran is used substantially in English and Scottish, a gender-neutral name, Keiran means "Fight or The Black"

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Famous people named Paris

Paris Bordone, Italian painter of the Venetian Renaissance who
Paris Grey, American singer, most
Paris de Grassis, Master of ceremonies to Pope Julius II and Pope Leo X
Paris Reidhead, Christian missionary, teacher, writer
Paris Nogari, Italian painter of the Renaissance period
Paris Herouni, Armenian professor and scientist
Paris Kanellakis, Greek American computer scientist
Paris, Oscar Jackson, Jr
Paris Themmen, American former child actor, real estate broker
Paris C. Dunning, Democratic state representative, state senator, senate president pro tempore
Paris Latsis, Greek shipping heir and socialite
Paris Gibson, American entrepreneur and politician
Paris Qualles, American screenwriter and television producer
Paris Combo, musical group based in Paris, France
Paris Bennett, American Entertainer and a former top 5 finalists on the fifth season of the reality television talent show
Paris Barclay, American television director and producer
Paris Lenon, former American football linebacker
Paris Warren, former American football wide receiver
Paris Jackson, professional Canadian football slotback
Paris Theodore, American inventor of gun holsters and firearms and shooting techniques used by government agents and police departments
Paris Angels, seven piece band, hailing
Paris Hilton, American media personality, businesswoman, socialite
Paris Hamilton, American football player, a wide receiver
Paris Cullins, American comics artist best
Paris Marie in Brand New Faces 24: Latin Edition as Actress
Paris Alexander is well-known for his acting in movie Amfivolies
Paris Jefferson, from 2019 drama and mystery movie Sunset Contract, who played the Ms Eve.
In 2018 drama film, A Cure for Kyle, Paris Lindsay portrayed Jason.
Paris Andersen played central character of Georgia Byrd in 2019 drama, horror film The DVD.
Paris Blu characterized the role of Viola Joanne Blasey Crews in drama flick Confessional.
In 2017, Paris Campbell characterized the role of Reggie in comedy, horror film Demon Hole.
In 1966, Paris Pappis played the role of N in action, crime flick I leoforos tou thanatou.
In 2012 drama movie, Love Therapy, Paris Smothers played Rachel.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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