Renner vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Renner

Boy #3,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"runner, messenger"

Origin: German

American German

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Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

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Renner Rank #3,487

Kris Rank #3,551

Renner is more popular, ranked #3487 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Renner or Kris more popular?

Renner is more popular, ranked #3487 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Renner and Kris mean?

Renner means "runner, messenger" (German origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Renner and Kris boy or girl names?

Renner is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.