Baris
Fact sheet
- Name
- Baris
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The masculine first name Baris, written as Barış in Turkish, can be translated from Turkish as "the peace" or interpreted as "the peaceful one". In Turkey, Barış is among the most common and popular names for boys.
What does the name Baris mean?
The name Baris, written as Barış in Turkish, means "the peace" or interpretatively "the peaceful one". In Turkey, Barış is a widely used name for boys. Notable personalities with this name include actor Barış Kılıç and musician Barış Manço.
Where does the name Baris come from?
The first name Baris has its roots in Turkish and means "the peace" or "the peaceful one". The Turkish word "barış" stands for peace. This name is deeply embedded in the Turkish language.
How do you pronounce Baris?
The pronunciation of Baris is clear and distinct. In German, it is usually pronounced as "Ba-ris" [ˈbaːʁɪs]. The name begins with a long A sound, which conveys a sense of openness. The rolled or aspirated "r" adds depth to the name. The ending "-is" provides a fresh, concise finish and makes Baris sound friendly and self-assured - modern, present, and harmonious.
Popularity
In Germany, the name Baris enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 1,019th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 1993 with 214th place. In the last ten years, Baris has been given as a first name approximately 630 times, placing it 757th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 718th.
Nicknames & pet names
Babarisch / Baliko / Bari / Barischimo / Barisinko / Barisma / Barko / Baro / Barry / Ris
Famous people
- Bariş Akarsu (Turkish rock musician * 29.6.1979 4.7.2007)
- Baris Akarsu (Turkish musician)
- Baris Atas (football player from Turkey)
- Baris Atik (German footballer)
- Baris Aysu (Turkish footballer)
- Baris Basdas (German football player)
- Baris Cakmak (actor from Turkey)
- Baris Dilaver (ballet dancer)
- Baris Esen (Turkish chess player)
- Baris Falay (Turkish actor)
- Baris Gündüzer (German football player)
- Baris Guney (basketball player)
- Baris Hamaz (volleyball player)
- Baris Manco (rock singer)
- Baris Memis (Turkish football player)
- Baris Odabas (football player from Germany)
- Baris Özbek (football player at Galatasaray)
- Baris Sarikaya (football player from Turkey)
- Baris Tok (motorcycle racer)
- Baris Yakut (Turkish football player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Baris
What does the name Baris mean?
The name Baris means 'the peace' or interpretatively 'the peaceful one'.
Where does the name Baris come from?
Baris has its roots in Turkish and is closely related to the word 'barış', which means 'peace'.
How popular is the name Baris?
In Turkey, Baris is a widely used name for boys and enjoys great popularity.