Kes vs Parris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kes Rank #9,146
Parris Rank #9,320

Kes is more popular, ranked #9146 vs #9320 for Parris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Parris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kes or Parris more popular?

Kes is more popular, ranked #9146 compared to Parris at #9320 in the United States.

What do Kes and Parris mean?

Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin). Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin).

Are Kes and Parris boy or girl names?

Kes is primarily a girl name. Parris is primarily a girl name.

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