Kris vs Cary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Boy #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

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Kris Rank #3,551

Cary Rank #3,642

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Kris or Cary more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Kris and Cary mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Kris and Cary boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Cary is primarily a boy name.