Kris vs Welles

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 #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

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Kris Rank #3,551

Welles Rank #3,522

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Welles more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Welles mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin).

Are Kris and Welles boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Welles is primarily a boy name.