Pariss

PAIR-iss · Variant spelling of Paris, of uncertain origin; possibly from the Trojan prince of Greek mythology or from the Gallic tribe Parisii.

Peak popularity

2004

Usually for

Girls

Trend

Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Pariss since 1987

Babies named Pariss per year in U.S. Social Security records.

Data table (by decade)

Decade	Girls
1980s	7
1990s	57
2000s	74
2010s	48
2020s	24

Meaning & origin

Pariss is a modern respelling of the name Paris, first recorded in the United States in 1987. It has never broken into the top 1000 nationally, with its peak year for usage being 2004, and the overall trend appearing stable over time. Rarely given, it illustrates how parents sometimes update traditional names with alternative spellings to create a distinctive identity.

Pariss is a modern respelling of Paris, a name with two competing etymologies. In Greek mythology, Paris was a Trojan prince whose name is of unknown pre-Greek origin. Alternatively, the name may derive from the Parisii, a Gallic tribe that inhabited the area of modern-day Paris. The spelling Pariss likely emerged as a creative variant to add distinction. It has been used in the United States since the late 20th century, first recorded in 1987.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Pari, Riss

Variants: Paris, Parris, Parys

Sibling names for Pariss

Names that share Pariss's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Chloe, Maya, Zara, Leila, Nova

Brothers: Dylan, Ethan, Caleb, Liam, Miles

Questions parents ask

What does Pariss mean?

Pariss is a variant spelling of Paris, whose meaning is uncertain. It may be linked to the Trojan prince in Greek mythology or the Gaulish Parisii tribe.

How popular is Pariss?

Pariss has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000. Its peak year was 2004, but it has remained rare, with no rank data for recent years.

Is Pariss a boy or girl name?

Pariss is predominantly used for girls, though Paris can be unisex. In U.S. records, it has been given primarily to girls since first recorded in 1987.