Isaiah vs Parris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isaiah

Boy #56 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#56
Total SSA Count
5,250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zay, Ike, Isa

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

Isaiah Rank #56
Parris Rank #9,320

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 vs #9320 for Parris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isaiah ___

  • Isaiah James
  • Isaiah Michael
  • Isaiah David
  • Isaiah Thomas
  • Isaiah Alexander
  • Isaiah John

Parris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Isaiah

Elijah Josiah Miriam Hannah Ezekiel

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isaiah or Parris more popular?

Isaiah is more popular, ranked #56 compared to Parris at #9320 in the United States.

What do Isaiah and Parris mean?

Isaiah means "the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin). Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin).

Are Isaiah and Parris boy or girl names?

Isaiah is primarily a boy name. Parris is primarily a girl name.

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