Paris
Paris: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpæɹɪs/ · /ˈpɛɹɪs/
Meaning and origin of Paris
Root meaning: “Lutetia of the Parisii”
- A male given name from place name.
- A female given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage, usually from the French city.
- A male given name from Ancient Greek, from the Trojan hero.
Etymology
From Middle English Parys, Paris, from Old French Paris, from the Late Latin name of an earlier settlement, Lutetia Parisiorum (“Lutetia of the Parisii”), from Latin Parīsiī, a Gaulish tribe, from Transalpine Gaulish *parios (“cauldron”), from Proto-Celtic *kʷaryos, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷer-. Doublet of Parizh.
How popular is Paris?
Since 1880, 33,663 girls and 9,260 boys in the U.S. have been named Paris (78% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #157 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #556 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #592 for girls, with 557 babies given the name.
Names similar to Paris
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Paris FAQ
What does the name Paris mean?
Paris traces back to a root meaning "Lutetia of the Parisii". A male given name from place name. A female given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage, usually from the French city. A male given name from Ancient Greek, from the Trojan hero. From Middle English Parys, Paris, from Old French Paris, from the Late Latin name of an earlier settlement, Lutetia Parisiorum (“Lutetia of the Parisii”), from Latin Parīsiī, a Gaulish tribe, from Transalpine Gaulish *parios (“cauldron”), from Proto-Celtic *kʷaryos, from Proto-Indo-European *kʷer-. Doublet of Parizh.
What is the origin of the name Paris?
Paris is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Paris?
Since 1880, 33,663 girls and 9,260 boys in the U.S. have been named Paris (78% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #157 in 2004. Its highest rank for boys was #556 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #592 for girls, with 557 babies given the name.
Is Paris a boy or girl name?
Paris is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (33,663 girls and 9,260 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.