Modesty 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

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Popularity Comparison

Modesty Rank #9,299
Parris Rank #9,320

Modesty is more popular, ranked #9299 vs #9320 for Parris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Modesty ___

No pairings available yet.

Parris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Modesty or Parris more popular?

Modesty is more popular, ranked #9299 compared to Parris at #9320 in the United States.

What do Modesty and Parris mean?

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

Are Modesty and Parris boy or girl names?

Modesty is primarily a girl name. Parris is primarily a girl name.

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