Ariston
Greek · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ariston
The name 'Ariston' means "the best" or "excellent," derived from the Greek superlative *aristos* (ἄριστος).
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Etymology
The name 'Ariston' means "the best" or "excellent," derived from the Greek superlative *aristos* (ἄριστος). It was used in ancient Greek culture, notably as the name of Plato's father and a Spartan king, and appears rarely in modern contexts, with no specific religious association.
Ariston currently ranks #8,974 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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