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Leven vs Cris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leven

Boy #5,885 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm (river or settlement by elm trees)"

Origin: Brittonic/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,885
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cris

Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,048
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Leven Rank #5,885
Cris Rank #6,048

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 vs #6048 for Cris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leven or Cris more popular?

Leven is more popular, ranked #5885 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Leven and Cris mean?

Leven means "elm (river or settlement by elm trees)" (Brittonic/Gaelic origin). Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Leven and Cris boy or girl names?

Leven is primarily a boy name. Cris is primarily a boy name.

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