Kris vs Yitzchok

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,551
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yitzchok

Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kris Rank #3,551
Yitzchok Rank #961

Yitzchok is more popular, ranked #961 vs #3551 for Kris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kris or Yitzchok more popular?

Yitzchok is more popular, ranked #961 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Yitzchok mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kris and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.

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