Paris Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Paris Name at a Glance

Name	Paris
Meaning	Son of Priam.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Paris Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Paris means “Son of Priam”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Paris Name Origin

Our database records Paris under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Paris a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Paris is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Paris

When considering Paris for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.