Keyan vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keyan

Boy #3,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring, long-standing"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Persian American

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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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Keyan Rank #3,671

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3671 for Keyan.

Is Keyan or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Keyan at #3671 in the United States.

What do Keyan and Kris mean?

Keyan means "ancient, enduring, long-standing" (Old Irish origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Keyan and Kris boy or girl names?

Keyan is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.