Kris vs Rodrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,554 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English German Spanish Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Kris Rank #3,551

Rodrick Rank #3,554

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3554 for Rodrick.

Is Kris or Rodrick more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Rodrick at #3554 in the United States.

What do Kris and Rodrick mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Rodrick means "famous ruler" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Kris and Rodrick boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Rodrick is primarily a boy name.