Kris vs Ripken

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 #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

American German-American Baseball culture

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Kris Rank #3,551

Ripken Rank #3,517

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Ripken more popular?

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Ripken mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin).

Are Kris and Ripken boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Ripken is primarily a boy name.