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Cris vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cris

Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,048
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Zed

Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,081
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cris Rank #6,048
Zed Rank #6,081

Cris is more popular, ranked #6048 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cris or Zed more popular?

Cris is more popular, ranked #6048 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Cris and Zed mean?

Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Cris and Zed boy or girl names?

Cris is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.

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