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Kris vs Robinson

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

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Robinson

Boy #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Robin, son of Robert"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,539
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Kris Rank #3,551
Robinson Rank #3,539

Robinson is more popular, ranked #3539 vs #3551 for Kris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kris or Robinson more popular?

Robinson is more popular, ranked #3539 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Robinson mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Robinson means "son of Robin, son of Robert" (English origin).

Are Kris and Robinson boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Robinson is primarily a boy name.

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