Kris vs Emmit

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hardworking; powerful"

Origin: Old English/Germanic

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Kris Rank #3,551

Emmit Rank #3,443

Emmit is more popular, ranked #3443 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Emmit more popular?

Emmit is more popular, ranked #3443 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Emmit mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Emmit means "hardworking; powerful" (Old English/Germanic origin).

Are Kris and Emmit boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Emmit is primarily a boy name.