Kris vs Samari

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 #3,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"guardian, watchman (from Samaria)"

Origin: Hebrew

American African-American Hebrew

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Kris Rank #3,551

Samari Rank #3,621

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3621 for Samari.

Is Kris or Samari more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Samari at #3621 in the United States.

What do Kris and Samari mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Samari means "guardian, watchman (from Samaria)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kris and Samari boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Samari is primarily a boy name.