Allen vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Allen Rank #574

Chris Rank #651

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Allen or Chris more popular?

Allen is more popular, ranked #574 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Allen and Chris mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Allen and Chris boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.