Kris vs Derik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic (Theodoric)

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Kris Rank #3,551

Derik Rank #3,402

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Derik more popular?

Derik is more popular, ranked #3402 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Derik mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Derik means "ruler of the people" (Germanic (Theodoric) origin).

Are Kris and Derik boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Derik is primarily a boy name.