Gender-Neutral Name · Place Name Origin
Paris
Paris means “Lutetia Parisiorum”. It is a gender-neutral name of Place Name origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Paris? It is a neutral name whose meaning is "Lutetia Parisiorum", rooted in Place Name naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Parris.
Paris meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Lutetia Parisiorum
Origin: Place Name naming roots help connect Paris to related Place Name baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Paris as P·A·R·I·S, with 5 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Paris is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Paris variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Parisa, Parise, Parisy, Pari.
- Nicknames: Par and P.
- Middle names: Pair Paris with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Paris middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Parris, Parke, Parish, Parks, Park — full picks on the sibling names for Paris guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Paris? Browse our names like Paris 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 Paris
What does the name Paris mean?
Paris means "Lutetia Parisiorum" and is of Place Name origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Paris is used as a neutral name.
What is the origin of Paris?
Paris originates in Place Name naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Paris?
Paris has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Paris a boy's or girl's name?
Paris is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Paris in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Paris sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Paris?
Names that share Paris's sound and style include Parris, Parke, Parish, Parks, Park.
What middle names pair well with Paris?
Good middle-name fits for Paris pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Paris is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Paris is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Paris?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Paris share its rhythm without rhyming — Parris, Parke, Parish all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.