What origin is the name Borris?

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

What are good sister names for Borris?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Borris — for example Nautica, Arica, Laisha. You can browse more on our international names page.

Is it Borris or Boris?

Both spellings are used. Borris means "Short or small warrior"; Boris is listed with the meaning "A Hungarian form of Boris, signifying "short" or "wolf," often associated with nobility.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Borris

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Borris

Borris

Boy

International

2 syllables

Borris is an International boy's name meaning "Short or small warrior".

Borris is a boy's name of International origin meaning "Short or small warrior". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: International
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Borris mean?

Short or small warrior

How popular is Borris?

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Quick answers about Borris

What does Borris mean?

Borris is a boy name of International origin meaning "Short or small warrior".

How popular is Borris?

We have no birth-record ranking for Borris: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Sister names that go with Borris

Nautica Arica Laisha Latrina Fredia Jalissa

How to say Borris

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Borris.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Other spellings of Borris

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Boris — "A Hungarian form of Boris, signifying "short" or "wolf," often associated with nobility." (Hungarian)

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Borris at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: B
Ends with: -is
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

6-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Borris?

Borris means "Short or small warrior" — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)