Chris vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Chris Rank #651

Harry Rank #780

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Chris or Harry more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Chris and Harry mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Chris and Harry boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.