Murray 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

Murray Rank #2,744
Parris Rank #9,320

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 vs #9320 for Parris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Murray ___

  • Murray James
  • Murray William
  • Murray Alexander
  • Murray Ross
  • Murray Grant

Parris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Murray

Angus Hamish Fraser Catriona Fiona

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murray or Parris more popular?

Murray is more popular, ranked #2744 compared to Parris at #9320 in the United States.

What do Murray and Parris mean?

Murray means "lord of the sea" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin).

Are Murray and Parris boy or girl names?

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

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