Chris vs Cassian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #617 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Cassian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Chris Rank #651

Cassian Rank #617

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Cassian more popular?

Cassian is more popular, ranked #617 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Cassian mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Cassian means "of the Cassian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin).

Are Chris and Cassian boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Cassian is primarily a boy name.