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.
About 14 boys were named Arris in 2025.
A character in the video game series · Star Ocean
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).