What origin is the name Arys?

Arys comes from Welsh naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Arys?

Names from the same welsh tradition pair naturally with Arys — for example Owen, Dylan, Evan. You can browse more on our welsh names page.

Arys

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Arys

Arys

Unisex

Welsh

2 syllables

Arys is a Welsh unisex name meaning "A modern variant of the name Rhys, which is of Welsh origin meaning enthusiasm or ardor.".

The meaning of Arys is "A modern variant of the name Rhys, which is of Welsh origin meaning enthusiasm or ardor." — a unisex name of Welsh origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Welsh
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

A modern variant of the name Rhys, which is of Welsh origin meaning enthusiasm or ardor.

Popularity

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What does Arys mean?

Arys is a unisex name of Welsh origin meaning "A modern variant of the name Rhys, which is of Welsh origin meaning enthusiasm or ardor.".

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Brother names that go with Arys

Owen Dylan Evan Rhys Gareth Cai

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Name numerology

7is the Chaldean number for Arys.

Number 7 is linked with wisdom, reflection and intuition.

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Names with a similar meaning to Arys

Arys means "A modern variant of the name Rhys, which is of Welsh origin meaning enthusiasm or ardor." — these names share that spirit.

Dylan — "Dylan is a Welsh name, possibly meaning 'great tide' or 'son of the sea'. Dylan ail Don is a sea figure in Welsh legend." (Welsh)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Ava — "Ava is of uncertain origin. It may come from the Germanic avi, possibly 'desired', or be linked to Eve, meaning 'life'." (Latin)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)