Karon vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karon

Boy #3,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek katharos via Scandinavian

Scandinavian Danish Norwegian

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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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Karon Rank #3,572

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3572 for Karon.

Is Karon or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Karon at #3572 in the United States.

What do Karon and Kris mean?

Karon means "pure, chaste" (Greek katharos via Scandinavian origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Karon and Kris boy or girl names?

Karon is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.