Back to Baby Names

Cris vs Shad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,928
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Cris Rank #6,048
Shad Rank #5,928

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 vs #6048 for Cris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cris or Shad more popular?

Shad is more popular, ranked #5928 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Cris and Shad mean?

Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cris and Shad boy or girl names?

Cris is primarily a boy name. Shad is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons