Kris vs Karon

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 #3,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, chaste"

Origin: Greek katharos via Scandinavian

Scandinavian Danish Norwegian

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Kris Rank #3,551

Karon Rank #3,572

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3572 for Karon.

Is Kris or Karon more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Karon at #3572 in the United States.

What do Kris and Karon mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Karon means "pure, chaste" (Greek katharos via Scandinavian origin).

Are Kris and Karon boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Karon is primarily a boy name.