Anders vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Anders Rank #835

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Anders or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and Chris mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Anders and Chris boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.