Kris vs Christian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"follower of Christ"

Origin: Latin (christianus)

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Kris Rank #3,551

Christian Rank #77

Christian is more popular, ranked #77 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Christian more popular?

Christian is more popular, ranked #77 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Christian mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Christian means "follower of Christ" (Latin (christianus) origin).

Are Kris and Christian boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Christian is primarily a boy name.