Paris: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced PAR-is · 2 syllables
Paris means “cauldron”, from English and French and Latin.
From Middle English Parys, Paris, from Old French Paris, from the Late Latin name of an earlier settlement, Lutetia Parisiorum (“Lutetia of the Parisii”), from Latin Parisii, a Gaulish tribe, from Transalpine Gaulish *parios (“cauldron”), from Proto-Celtic *kwaryos, from Proto-Indo-European *kwer-. Doublet of Parizh.
- Meaning
- cauldron
- Origin
- English, French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- PAR-is
- US rank (2025)
- #592
- US babies a year
- about 700 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
- Style
- Mythic
How popular is Paris?
Paris was the #592 name in the US in 2025, given to 557 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 46% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #592 |
| England & Wales | #597 |
| Scotland | #544 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Paris?
Half of US adults named Paris are older than 29; most are between 19 and 63. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Paris
What does the name Paris mean?
Paris means “cauldron”. It comes from English and French and Latin.
How do you pronounce Paris?
Paris is pronounced PAR-is.
How popular is the name Paris?
Paris was the #592 name in the US in 2025, given to 557 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 46% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Paris?
Half of US adults named Paris are older than 29. Most are between 19 and 63.