Chris vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

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Chris Rank #651

Jefferson Rank #711

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Is Chris or Jefferson more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Chris and Jefferson mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Chris and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.