Chris vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Chris Rank #651

Jeffrey Rank #521

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Jeffrey more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Jeffrey mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Chris and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.