The baby name Charys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-is (ˈkærɪs),CHAR-is (ˈtʃærɪs).
Charys is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Charys is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KAR-is (ˈkærɪs),CHAR-is (ˈtʃærɪs).
Charys is Greek in Origin.
Charys is a modern, primarily feminine given name, most often interpreted as a variant of Welsh Carys ("love," from caru "to love") or as a respelling of Greek Charis ("grace," from kharis). The inserted h bridges the two traditions, so parents often read the name as carrying both senses: love and grace. In Welsh the ending -ys is a common feminine suffix, and Carys/Cerys rose in use in 20th-century Wales, later gaining wider notice; the high-profile birth of Carys Zeta Douglas (2003) helped introduce the sound internationally.
Because Charys is a recent spelling, historical records are sparse, but it aligns with English preferences for -y/-ys endings. Related forms and variants include Carys, Cerys, Charis, Caris, Karis, Karys, and Charissa; short forms Cary/Carrie appear informally. Usage remains rare across English-speaking countries, giving Charys a familiar yet distinctive profile with warm, affectionate meaning.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #990 | 3 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,128 | 56 | 17,781 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,148 | 5 | 16,140 |
Charys is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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