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Robinson vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robinson

Boy #3,539 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Robin, son of Robert"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,539
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,551
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Robinson Rank #3,539
Kris Rank #3,551

Robinson is more popular, ranked #3539 vs #3551 for Kris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robinson or Kris more popular?

Robinson is more popular, ranked #3539 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Robinson and Kris mean?

Robinson means "son of Robin, son of Robert" (English origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Robinson and Kris boy or girl names?

Robinson is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.

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