Kris vs Maikel

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 #3,425 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew

Dutch Scandinavian Caribbean Latin American

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Kris Rank #3,551

Maikel Rank #3,425

Maikel is more popular, ranked #3425 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Maikel more popular?

Maikel is more popular, ranked #3425 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Maikel mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Maikel means "who is like God?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kris and Maikel boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Maikel is primarily a boy name.