Parris vs Sumner

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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Sumner

Boy #6,673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"summoner, one who calls forth"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,673
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sum, Sonny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Parris Rank #9,320
Sumner Rank #6,673

Sumner is more popular, ranked #6673 vs #9320 for Parris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Parris ___

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

Sumner ___

  • Sumner James
  • Sumner Cole
  • Sumner Lee
  • Sumner Blake
  • Sumner Reid
  • Sumner Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

If you choose Sumner

Fletcher Holden Brooks Sloane Hadley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parris or Sumner more popular?

Sumner is more popular, ranked #6673 compared to Parris at #9320 in the United States.

What do Parris and Sumner mean?

Parris means "from Paris; place of the Parisii tribe" (French/Latin origin). Sumner means "summoner, one who calls forth" (Old French origin).

Are Parris and Sumner boy or girl names?

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

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