Maris
Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Maris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 179 babies have been named Maris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Maris is past its peak , currently ranked #23,387 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,387
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Maris is also used as a girl name, ranked #3455.
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About the Name Maris
Maris is a boy name .
Is Maris a boy or girl name? Maris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,387 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,455. Maris is more commonly used as a girl name.
Maris is currently ranked #23,387 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Maris include Mar, May, Maie, and Markins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Maris include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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