Espen vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Espen

Boy #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine bear, god-bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish

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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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Espen Rank #3,690

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3690 for Espen.

Is Espen or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Espen and Kris mean?

Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Espen and Kris boy or girl names?

Espen is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.