Chris vs Nikolai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #590 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Chris Rank #651

Nikolai Rank #590

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Nikolai more popular?

Nikolai is more popular, ranked #590 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Nikolai mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Nikolai means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Chris and Nikolai boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Nikolai is primarily a boy name.