Arliss vs Arris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arris

Boy #5,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"best, excellent"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,002
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arliss Rank #4,864
Arris Rank #5,002

Arliss is more popular, ranked #4864 vs #5002 for Arris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arliss ___

  • Arliss James
  • Arliss Wayne
  • Arliss Dean
  • Arliss Roy
  • Arliss Lee
  • Arliss Dale

Arris ___

  • Arris James
  • Arris Cole
  • Arris Lane
  • Arris Finn
  • Arris Blake
  • Arris Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arliss

Harlan Merle Floyd Clovis Dolores

If you choose Arris

Orion Atlas Clio Thea Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arliss or Arris more popular?

Arliss is more popular, ranked #4864 compared to Arris at #5002 in the United States.

What do Arliss and Arris mean?

Arliss means "army, nobleman" (Germanic origin). Arris means "best, excellent" (Greek origin).

Are Arliss and Arris boy or girl names?

Arliss is primarily a boy name. Arris is primarily a boy name.

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