Parris

Q: Is Parris a boy or girl name?

Parris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #9320, and as a boy name it ranks #20325.

Q: How popular is the name Parris?

Parris is ranked #9320 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ p-EHR-ihs ]

Girl Name #9,320 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Parris is a girl name, recorded for 12 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced p-EHR-ihs.

Parents who love the name Parris often also consider Pauline, Pattie, Patsy .

Popularity Over Time

#9,320

Current Rank

Peaked 1993 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #9,320
Total SSA Count: 12

Nicknames

Par Pay Parie Parrie

Middle Name Ideas

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Parris Daisy

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Parris Georgia

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Parris Eden

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Parris Alice

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Parris Eliza

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Parris Brooklyn

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Parris Claire

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Parris Alaia

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Parris Maeve

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Parris Ayla

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Also a Boy Name

Parris is also used as a boy name, ranked #20325.

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Similar Names

Pauline Pattie Patsy Paulina Patty Paula Pansy Paralee

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parris

Is Parris a boy or girl name?

Parris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #9320. As a boy name, it is ranked #20325. Parris is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Parris?

Parris is pronounced p-EHR-ihs.

How popular is the name Parris?

Parris is currently ranked #9320 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Parris?

Common nicknames for Parris include Par, Pay, Parie, and Parrie.

Is Parris a common or rare name?

Parris is an uncommon name, ranked #9320 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Parris

Parris is a girl name .

Is Parris a boy or girl name? Parris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #9,320 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #20,325. Parris is more commonly used as a girl name.

Parris is currently ranked #9,320 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Parris include Par, Pay, Parie, and Parrie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.