Emmerson vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmerson

Boy #3,695 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery, ruler of work"

Origin: Germanic

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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Emmerson Rank #3,695

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3695 for Emmerson.

Is Emmerson or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Emmerson at #3695 in the United States.

What do Emmerson and Kris mean?

Emmerson means "son of Emery, ruler of work" (Germanic origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Emmerson and Kris boy or girl names?

Emmerson is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.