Harry vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #780 for Harry.

Is Harry or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Harry at #780 in the United States.

What do Harry and Chris mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Harry and Chris boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.