US Popularity:896
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Latin, French
Meaning:Wrestler; To ride by or past; A tribe of Gaul; City in France
Paris is a gender-neutral name with several origins, including Latin, Greek, and French. Linked to the Latin Parisii‎, this name means “a tribe of Gaul,” who lived in what we know today as Western Europe. Paris is associated with the beautiful and renowned capital city of France—a.k.a, the city of love! Not to be underestimated for its lovely chime, Paris is a robust appellation with the possible Greek definition of “wrestler” or “to ride by or past” and holds mythological significance for fans of the Trojan War. No matter which meaning resonates with you, baby Paris is bound to make their own mark in this world.

Paris Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Paris is currently #1488 on The Bump
Boy:Paris is currently #1068 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Paris is currently #817 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Paris is currently #896 in U.S. births
Boy:Paris is currently #5101 in U.S. births
Girl:Paris is currently #974 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#974
in 2022
- 81
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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