Kenyon vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenyon

Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

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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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Kenyon Rank #3,739

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Is Kenyon or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Kenyon and Kris mean?

Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Kenyon and Kris boy or girl names?

Kenyon is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.