Kris vs Kristofer

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 #3,491 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian American European

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Kris Rank #3,551

Kristofer Rank #3,491

Kristofer is more popular, ranked #3491 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Kristofer more popular?

Kristofer is more popular, ranked #3491 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Kristofer mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Kristofer means "bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Kris and Kristofer boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Kristofer is primarily a boy name.