US Popularity Rank: 2346

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Bane, ruin; Destroyer; Best, excellent; Excellent purpose; Ram

Aris is a gender-neutral name of Greek and Latin origin. Although it is primarily a boy’s name, Aris can also be given to girls. It is a variant of Ares, the ancient Greek god of war and son of the king of the gods Zeus and his wife Hera. It can also be a short version of Aristotle, connecting your little one to the iconic Greek philosopher. From Ares, it translates to "bane," "ruin," and "destroyer," while from Aristotle, it means "excellent," "best," or "excellent purpose." As the god of war, Ares brought ruin and destruction everywhere he went. He was also, of course, the greatest fighter of all the Hellenic gods. A name like Aris will endow baby with the legacy of a great warrior and fierce prince of the gods. For a more celestial touch, Aris can also come from the Latin aries, meaning "ram," connecting your little star to the popular constellation. If you want to encourage baby to look to the sky for inspiration, Aris can do the job.