Cary vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cary

Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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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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Cary Rank #3,642

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Cary or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Cary and Kris mean?

Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Cary and Kris boy or girl names?

Cary is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.