Becket vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Becket

Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Becket Rank #3,384

Kris Rank #3,551

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Becket or Kris more popular?

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Becket and Kris mean?

Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Becket and Kris boy or girl names?

Becket is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.