Best kind or son of the best
Derived from the Greek elements 'aristos', meaning best, and 'eidos', meaning kind or appearance. It historically carries the connotation of excellence and moral integrity, famously borne by an Athenian statesman known as 'the Just'.
About 9 boys were named Aristides in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Athenian statesman and general known as 'the Just'
Portuguese diplomat who saved thousands of Jews during WWII
First President of Cape Verde
Major League Baseball outfielder
2nd-century Christian philosopher and author
