Arla vs Parris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arla

Girl #5,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,228
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arlie, Ari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Parris

Girl #9,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe"

Origin: French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,320
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Riss, Ris

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arla Rank #5,228
Parris Rank #9,320

Arla is more popular, ranked #5228 vs #9320 for Parris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arla ___

  • Arla June
  • Arla Mae
  • Arla Rose
  • Arla Claire
  • Arla Faye
  • Arla Dawn

Parris ___

  • Parris Grace
  • Parris Rose
  • Parris Elizabeth
  • Parris Anne
  • Parris Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arla

Orla Arlo Nora Vera Astrid

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arla or Parris more popular?

Arla is more popular, ranked #5228 compared to Parris at #9320 in the United States.

What do Arla and Parris mean?

Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin). Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin).

Are Arla and Parris boy or girl names?

Arla is primarily a girl name. Parris is primarily a girl name.

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