Borris
Slavic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Borris
# Borris
Borris is a variant spelling of Boris, derived from the Slavic root "bor" meaning "fight" or "battle," combined with the suffix "-is," resulting in a name meaning "fighter" or "warrior."
The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly Russian and Eastern European populations, with historical prominence through Russian royalty and Orthodox Christianity, though the spelling "Borris" with double-r is less common than the standard "Boris."
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Etymology
# Borris
Borris is a variant spelling of Boris, derived from the Slavic root "bor" meaning "fight" or "battle," combined with the suffix "-is," resulting in a name meaning "fighter" or "warrior."
The name is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly Russian and Eastern European populations, with historical prominence through Russian royalty and Orthodox Christianity, though the spelling "Borris" with double-r is less common than the standard "Boris."
Borris currently ranks #1,937 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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