Parrish

English surname
"from Paris"

Parrish Origin and Meaning

The name Parrish is a boy's name meaning "from Paris".

Parrish is unrelated — but often said to be related — to the English word "parish". Instead, the surname arose as a designator for one who lived in Paris.

# 990 in the US

Parrish Rank in US Top 1000

Famous People Named Parrish

  • Maxfield ParrishAmerican painter
  • Parrish J. Smith aka PMDAmerican rapper
  • Parrish Jason CasebierAmerican basketball player

Parrish in Pop Culture

  • Deputy Jordan Parrishcommonly referred to as "Parrish," character on MTV's "Teen Wolf"
  • Adam Parrishcharacter in the Raven Cycle series by Maggie Stiefvater
  • Alan Parrishmain character in film Jumanji (1995)