Boston vs Maris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#628
Total SSA Count
449
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bo, Bos

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Popularity Comparison

Boston Rank #628
Maris Rank #3,455

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 vs #3455 for Maris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boston ___

  • Boston James
  • Boston Lee
  • Boston William
  • Boston Reid
  • Boston Thomas

Maris ___

  • Maris Jane
  • Maris Louise
  • Maris Claire
  • Maris Elise
  • Maris June
  • Maris Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boston

Austin Denver Hudson Brooklyn Camden

If you choose Maris

Iris Phoebe Felix Caspian Coral

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston or Maris more popular?

Boston is more popular, ranked #628 compared to Maris at #3455 in the United States.

What do Boston and Maris mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Maris means "of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Boston and Maris boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Maris is primarily a girl name.

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