Kris vs Becket

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

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Kris Rank #3,551

Becket Rank #3,384

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Becket more popular?

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Becket mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin).

Are Kris and Becket boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Becket is primarily a boy name.