Aramis: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahr-ahm-ees
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Of French origin, inspired by one of the Three Musketeers, meaning "from Aramits."

Aramis is a given name of French origin, primarily used for baby boys. The name was inspired by the fictional character Aramis from Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Three Musketeers." This character, René d'Herblay, is known for his complex personality, combining ambition and loyalty. The name Aramis has multiple meanings across different languages and cultures, including "fictional swordsman" in French and "lion" in Hebrew. It has French and Hebrew origins and is derived from the village of Aramits in France. The name Aramis gained popularity through its association with the literary character. Initially, it was used in the context of historical fiction, but it has since been adopted as a given name for children. The use of the name has remained relatively consistent in its association with French culture and literary heritage. Aramis is an important name because it reflects the complexities of human nature, as seen in the character from "The Three Musketeers." It symbolizes ambition, loyalty, and the pursuit of power, making it an intriguing choice for parents looking for a name with depth and historical significance.

Aramis Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Aramis is currently #5192 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Aramis is currently #5192 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Aramis is currently #2531 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Aramis is currently #1127 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Aramis is currently #2605 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Aramis is currently #1150 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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