Chris vs Denver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

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Chris Rank #651

Denver Rank #487

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Denver more popular?

Denver is more popular, ranked #487 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Denver mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin).

Are Chris and Denver boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Denver is primarily a boy name.