Tris
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About Tris
Tris is a masculine name that typically serves as a diminutive of names like Tristan, Tristram, or Tristin. With Celtic and Welsh roots, Tris conveys strength and melancholy, derived from the Celtic word 'drest' or 'drust' meaning 'riot' or 'tumult,' or potentially from the Latin 'tristis' meaning 'sad.' This concise, modern-sounding name has gained some popularity as parents seek short, distinctive names with historical connections. While not among the most common boys' names, Tris offers a streamlined alternative to longer traditional forms, appealing to those who appreciate its brevity and subtle literary connections, including its use in popular fiction.
Tris for girls
In the Divergent series, Tris was used as a short form of Beatrice, but it could also be given as a nickname for names like Tristan, Patricia, or Demetris.
Pronounced TRIS.
As of October 2026, Tris ranked #4580 in US births in 1963 SSA, peaked at #2522 in 1959.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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Tris on lists
Famous Triss
- Tristram Edgar "Tris" SpeakerBoy
former Major League Baseball player
Tris in pop culture
- Beatrice "Tris" PriorGirl
Main character in Divergent Trilogy
- Trisana "Tris" ChandlerGirl
one of four main characters in Tamora Pierce's Circle of Magic quartet, as well as The Circle Opens and The Circle Reforged