Chris vs Leland

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

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Chris Rank #651

Leland Rank #548

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Leland more popular?

Leland is more popular, ranked #548 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Leland mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Chris and Leland boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.