Best; excellence; also associated with the architectural term arris
Arris is a rare name with dual roots. It is often considered a variant of the Greek name Aris, a diminutive of Aristoteles, meaning 'best' or 'excellence'. In an English context, it is also an architectural term referring to the sharp edge formed by the intersection of two surfaces.
Less common today
Arris isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,431 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the video game series · Star Ocean
