Jayson vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayson

Boy #623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to heal (from iasthai)"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Jayson Rank #623

Chris Rank #651

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Jayson or Chris more popular?

Jayson is more popular, ranked #623 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Jayson and Chris mean?

Jayson means "to heal (from iasthai)" (Greek origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Jayson and Chris boy or girl names?

Jayson is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.