Chris vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Chris Rank #651

Anders Rank #835

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

Is Chris or Anders more popular?

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

What do Chris and Anders mean?

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

Are Chris and Anders boy or girl names?

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