Boy Name
Sarkis
Sarkis 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.
Sarkis is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Sarkis often also consider Serge.
Sarkis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Sarkis has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Sarkis as S·A·R·K·I·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Sarkis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Sarkis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Sarkisa, Sarkise, Sarkisy, Sarki.
- Nicknames: Sar and S.
- Middle names: Pair Sarkis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Sarkis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Serge, Sawyer, Sharice, Sherise, Sherese — full picks on the sibling names for Sarkis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Sarkis? Browse our names like Sarkis 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 Sarkis
What does the name Sarkis mean?
Sarkis 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 Sarkis?
The exact origin of Sarkis is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Sarkis?
Sarkis has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Sarkis a boy's or girl's name?
Sarkis is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Sarkis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Sarkis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Sarkis?
Names that share Sarkis's sound and style include Serge, Sawyer, Sharice, Sherise, Sherese.
What middle names pair well with Sarkis?
Good middle-name fits for Sarkis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Sarkis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Sarkis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Sarkis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sarkis share its rhythm without rhyming — Serge, Sawyer, Sharice all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.