Kris vs Wayde

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 #3,531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford (river crossing)"

Origin: Old English

English American South African

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Kris Rank #3,551

Wayde Rank #3,531

Wayde is more popular, ranked #3531 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Wayde more popular?

Wayde is more popular, ranked #3531 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Wayde mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Wayde means "at the ford (river crossing)" (Old English origin).

Are Kris and Wayde boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Wayde is primarily a boy name.