Paris Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Paris Name at a Glance

Name	Paris
Meaning	'The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet' Paris, a young Count, kinsman to the Prince of Verona. 'The History of Troilus and Cressida' King Priam's son.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Paris Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Paris means “'The Tragedy of Romeo And Juliet' Paris, a young Count, kinsman to the Prince of Verona. 'The History of Troilus and Cressida' King Priam's son”. 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 Shakespearean origin. Browse more Shakespearean 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

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