Ripken vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ripken

Boy #3,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the rippling water"

Origin: Low German toponym

American German-American Baseball culture

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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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Ripken Rank #3,517

Kris Rank #3,551

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Ripken or Kris more popular?

Ripken is more popular, ranked #3517 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Ripken and Kris mean?

Ripken means "from the rippling water" (Low German toponym origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Ripken and Kris boy or girl names?

Ripken is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.