Day vs Parris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Day Rank #14,900
Parris Rank #9,320

Parris is more popular, ranked #9320 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

Parris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day or Parris more popular?

Parris is more popular, ranked #9320 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Parris mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin).

Are Day and Parris boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a girl name. Parris is primarily a girl name.

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