Aris
AH-rees
Modern Greek spelling of Ares or short form of Aristotelis, Dutch variation of Adriaan
"ruin, bane; the best purpose; man of Adria"
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Updated Mon Sep 08 2025
Aris Origin and Meaning
The name Aris is a boy's name of Greek, Dutch origin meaning "ruin, bane; the best purpose; man of Adria".
With Ares trending upwards, this modern spelling is following in its footsteps, most notably in the UK where it climbed 200 places in a recent year. Also in the charts in France, it can be considered a variation of Ares, the Greek god of war, whose name means "ruin, bane", however, it that meaning doesn't appeal, it is considered a short for of Aristoteles, meaning "the best purpose".
Aris may also be used as a Dutch name, as a diminutive of Adriaan. In this case, it would be pronounced A-rihs, and hold the meaning "man of Adria".
While Aris is favored in England and Wales and ranks in the Top 400, Ares is preferred in the US. The latter ranks in the Top 1000, while Aris was given to 117 boys and (82 girls) in a recent year.
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