Paris - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Paris \p(a)-ris\ is pronounced PARE-iss. It is of Greek origin. Name from Greek mythology. Also place name: Paris has also been used in English as a surname for immigrants from the capital of France. The city was named after the Gallic tribe that founded it, the Parisii. Socialite Paris Hilton.

Paris has 4 variant forms: Parisa, Parissa, Parris and Parrish.

Baby names that sound like Paris are Pris and Perris.

Paris is a popular 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 Paris. Click here to compare Paris with related baby names.