At a Glance
- Origin
- Uncertain (possibly a variant of Latin 'Maris')
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MEHR-iss
Meris is an uncertain (possibly a variant of Latin 'Maris') girl's name. It appears in our list of 175+ Beautiful Ocean Names For Girls (with Meanings).
Meaning & Origin of Meris
Origin: uncertain (possibly a variant of Latin 'Maris').
A common claim: Of the sea Actually: Widely repeated as Latin for 'of the sea,' but this isn't confirmed for this exact spelling — it may be a modern respelling of 'Maris.'
How to Pronounce Meris
MEHR-issIPA /ˈmɛrɪs/
Popularity of Meris
Meris doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.
Lists That Include Meris
Similar Names
Kai · Doris · Yara · Kaimana · Nerida · Maristela
