Kris vs Yandel

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 #3,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield wolf"

Origin: Old English/Germanic (via Randall)

Hispanic Latin American Puerto Rican American

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Kris Rank #3,551

Yandel Rank #3,298

Yandel is more popular, ranked #3298 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Kris or Yandel more popular?

Yandel is more popular, ranked #3298 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Yandel mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Yandel means "shield wolf" (Old English/Germanic (via Randall) origin).

Are Kris and Yandel boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Yandel is primarily a boy name.