Kris vs Nyles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,378 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Kris Rank #3,551

Nyles Rank #3,378

Nyles is more popular, ranked #3378 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Nyles more popular?

Nyles is more popular, ranked #3378 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Nyles mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Nyles means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kris and Nyles boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Nyles is primarily a boy name.