Chris vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Chris Rank #651

Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Chris or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Chris and Seth mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Chris and Seth boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.