Chris vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Chris Rank #651

Ben Rank #802

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Chris or Ben more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Chris and Ben mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Chris and Ben boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.