Kris vs Reeve

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,551
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Reeve

Boy #3,416 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from Old English gerefa (administrator)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,416
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kris Rank #3,551
Reeve Rank #3,416

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 vs #3551 for Kris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kris or Reeve more popular?

Reeve is more popular, ranked #3416 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Reeve mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Reeve means "from Old English gerefa (administrator)" (Old English origin).

Are Kris and Reeve boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Reeve is primarily a boy name.

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