Chris vs Jayson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Chris Rank #651

Jayson Rank #623

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Jayson more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Jayson mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin).

Are Chris and Jayson boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Jayson is primarily a boy name.