Jeffrey vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Chris Rank #651

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 vs #651 for Chris.

Is Jeffrey or Chris more popular?

Jeffrey is more popular, ranked #521 compared to Chris at #651 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Chris mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Jeffrey and Chris boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.