Boy Name
Farris
Farris is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Farris? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Faris.
Farris meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Farris has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Farris as F·A·R·R·I·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Farris is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Farris variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Farrisa, Farrise, Farrisy, Farri.
- Nicknames: Far and F.
- Middle names: Pair Farris with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Farris middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Faris, Ferris, Freyja, Farrel, Farron — full picks on the sibling names for Farris guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Farris? Browse our names like Farris guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Farris
What does the name Farris mean?
Farris has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Farris?
The exact origin of Farris is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Farris?
Farris has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Farris a boy's or girl's name?
Farris is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Farris in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Farris sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Farris?
Names that share Farris's sound and style include Faris, Ferris, Freyja, Farrel, Farron.
What middle names pair well with Farris?
Good middle-name fits for Farris pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Farris is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Farris is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Farris?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Farris share its rhythm without rhyming — Faris, Ferris, Freyja all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.