Dewey vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewey

Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Dewey Rank #3,607

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Dewey or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Kris mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Dewey and Kris boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.