Kris vs Riven

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 #3,748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"split, torn apart"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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Kris Rank #3,551

Riven Rank #3,748

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3748 for Riven.

Is Kris or Riven more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Riven at #3748 in the United States.

What do Kris and Riven mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Riven means "split, torn apart" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Kris and Riven boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Riven is primarily a boy name.