Kris vs Willow

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 #3,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"willow tree, graceful and flexible"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kris Rank #3,551

Willow Rank #3,688

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3688 for Willow.

Is Kris or Willow more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Willow at #3688 in the United States.

What do Kris and Willow mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Willow means "willow tree, graceful and flexible" (Old English origin).

Are Kris and Willow boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Willow is primarily a boy name.