Hal vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

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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Hal Rank #3,485

Kris Rank #3,551

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Hal or Kris more popular?

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Hal and Kris mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Hal and Kris boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.