Chris vs Lawrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Chris Rank #651

Lawrence Rank #510

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Lawrence more popular?

Lawrence is more popular, ranked #510 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Lawrence mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Lawrence means "from Laurentum, laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Chris and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.