Parris vs Varney

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

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Varney

Boy #20,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the alder grove"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Norman British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20,393
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Varn, Var

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Parris Rank #9,320
Varney Rank #20,393

Parris is more popular, ranked #9320 vs #20393 for Varney.

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

Varney ___

  • Varney James
  • Varney Hugh
  • Varney Thomas
  • Varney William
  • Varney Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Parris

London Florence Milan Savannah

If you choose Varney

Percy Cecil Mabel Viola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parris or Varney more popular?

Parris is more popular, ranked #9320 compared to Varney at #20393 in the United States.

What do Parris and Varney mean?

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

Are Parris and Varney boy or girl names?

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

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