Carlyle vs Cris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlyle

Boy #5,906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the fortified city"

Origin: Old Welsh via English

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Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

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Carlyle Rank #5,906

Cris Rank #6,048

Carlyle is more popular, ranked #5906 vs #6048 for Cris.

Is Carlyle or Cris more popular?

Carlyle is more popular, ranked #5906 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Carlyle and Cris mean?

Carlyle means "from the fortified city" (Old Welsh via English origin). Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Carlyle and Cris boy or girl names?

Carlyle is primarily a boy name. Cris is primarily a boy name.