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What names are similar to Memphis?

If you like Memphis, consider Marquis, Morris and Mathis. Like Memphis, their spellings end in -is.

The same sound

Two syllables, ending the same way as Memphis.

Marquis French · nobleman, lord of the borderlands
Morris Latin · dark-skinned, from the Moor
Mathis French · gift of God
Dennis Greek · of Dionysus

The same roots

Also Greek names, from the tradition Memphis comes from.

Xander Greek · short form of Alexander, "defender of man"
Zander Greek · short form of Alexander, "defender of man"
Deacon Greek · servant, minister; from Greek diakonos
Stevie Greek · pet form of Stephen/Stephanie, "crown"

The same feel

Also modern and place names.

Landon English · from an English place surname, from Old English elements meaning long hill or ridge
Easton English · "east settlement," an Old English place name; part of the 2000s compass-point wave of surname names, all open vowels and a soft -n landing. Preppy on paper, easygoing out loud
Camden English · from an English place name and surname; meaning uncertain
Milan Slavic · from the Slavic element milŭ, "gracious, dear", originally a short form of names beginning with that element

Names of the same moment

Each of these is at its highest in the 2020s, the same decade as Memphis, on a similar curve.

Yannis Greek · God is gracious
Perseus Greek · destroyer; slayer of Medusa
Ares Greek · Greek god of war; exact root disputed, possibly linked to Greek 'are' (ruin, bane)
Adonis Greek · lord; god of beauty and desire
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