Chosen vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chosen

Boy #620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"selected, set apart, elected"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American African American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#620
Total SSA Count
459
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Chosen Rank #620
Chris Rank #651

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 vs #651 for Chris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chosen or Chris more popular?

Chosen is more popular, ranked #620 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chosen and Chris mean?

Chosen means "selected, set apart, elected" (Old English origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Chosen and Chris boy or girl names?

Chosen is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.

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