Robin vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Robin Rank #809

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Robin or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Robin and Chris mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Robin and Chris boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.