Killian vs Parris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Killy, Kill, Ian

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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

Killian Rank #370
Parris Rank #9,320

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 vs #9320 for Parris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Killian ___

  • Killian James
  • Killian Patrick
  • Killian Thomas
  • Killian Finn
  • Killian Rory
  • Killian Sean

Parris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Killian

Cormac Riordan Aoife Declan Niamh

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Killian or Parris more popular?

Killian is more popular, ranked #370 compared to Parris at #9320 in the United States.

What do Killian and Parris mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin).

Are Killian and Parris boy or girl names?

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

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