Ron vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ron

Boy #3,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"joy, song of joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli English American

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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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Ron Rank #3,684

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3684 for Ron.

Is Ron or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Ron at #3684 in the United States.

What do Ron and Kris mean?

Ron means "joy, song of joy" (Hebrew origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Ron and Kris boy or girl names?

Ron is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.