Caris as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Caris

What is the meaning of the name Caris ?

The baby name Caris is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-iss (ˈkærɪs),KAY-riss (ˈkeɪrɪs).

Caris is Greek, Welsh in Origin.

Caris bridges two etymological streams. As a streamlined variant of Welsh Carys (from caru, “to love,” with the affectionate -ys ending), it carries the sense of “loved” or “beloved.” It also overlaps with Greek Charis (χάρις), meaning “grace,” “kindness,” or “favor,” the root behind the mythic Charites, the Graces. Through related forms like Carissa (influenced by Latin carus, “dear”), Caris gathers connotations of both love and grace.

Usage is chiefly modern and English-language, with the spelling Caris gaining ground from the late 20th century in the UK, the US, Australia, and South Africa. While predominantly feminine, it appears occasionally as unisex (notably borne by American athlete Caris LeVert). Close variants and cognates include Carys, Charis, Karis, Cerys, Carissa, and Carice; short forms include Cari and Carrie. Overall, Caris offers a crisp, contemporary profile anchored in warm, timeless meanings.