Rodrick vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodrick

Boy #3,554 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English German Spanish Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

American Scandinavian European

✓ All Clear

Rodrick Rank #3,554

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3554 for Rodrick.

Is Rodrick or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Rodrick at #3554 in the United States.

What do Rodrick and Kris mean?

Rodrick means "famous ruler" (Old Germanic origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Rodrick and Kris boy or girl names?

Rodrick is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.