BABY NAMES
Caris
Welsh
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This Welsh name meaning love is elegant but somewhat harsh-sounding, similar in style to Phyllis or Doris.

Variations
Cerys, Carys, Ceris
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
Caris
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You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.