Maris - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Maris \m(a)-ris\ is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "of the sea". From the phrase "stella maris" in reference to the Virgin Mary.

Maris has 9 variant forms: Marisa, Marise, Marissa, Marissa, Marisse, Marris, Marys, Maryse and Meris.

For more information, see also the related name Damaris.

Baby names that sound like Maris are Marcy, Marcie, Marcia, Marsia, Marci, Morisa, Marysa, Mareisa, Mariza, Maurise, Marice and Maurisa.

Maris is an uncommon female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Maris. Click here to compare Maris with related baby names.