Kris vs Hal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Kris Rank #3,551

Hal Rank #3,485

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Hal more popular?

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Hal mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Kris and Hal boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.