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Maris

Pronunciation: [ m-EHR-ihs ]

Boy Name #23,387 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Maris is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-EHR-ihs.

Parents who love the name Maris often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#23,387
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mar May Marie

Also a Girl Name

Maris is also used as a girl name, ranked #3455.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maris

Is Maris a boy or girl name?
Maris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #23387. As a girl name, it is ranked #3455. Maris is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Maris?
Maris is pronounced m-EHR-ihs.
How popular is the name Maris?
Maris is currently ranked #23387 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Maris?
Common nicknames for Maris include Mar, May, and Marie.
Is Maris a common or rare name?
Maris is an uncommon name, ranked #23387 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maris

Maris is a boy name .

Is Maris a boy or girl name? Maris is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #23,387 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,455. Maris is more commonly used as a girl name.

Maris is currently ranked #23,387 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Maris include Mar, May, and Marie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Maris include Mario, Mariano, Marion, Marius, Marino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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