Kris vs Dewey

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 #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Kris Rank #3,551

Dewey Rank #3,607

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Kris or Dewey more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Kris and Dewey mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Kris and Dewey boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Dewey is primarily a boy name.