Riven vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riven

Boy #3,748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"split, torn apart"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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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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Riven Rank #3,748

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3748 for Riven.

Is Riven or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Riven at #3748 in the United States.

What do Riven and Kris mean?

Riven means "split, torn apart" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Riven and Kris boy or girl names?

Riven is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.