Samari vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samari

Boy #3,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"guardian, watchman (from Samaria)"

Origin: Hebrew

American African-American Hebrew

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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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Samari Rank #3,621

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3621 for Samari.

Is Samari or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Samari at #3621 in the United States.

What do Samari and Kris mean?

Samari means "guardian, watchman (from Samaria)" (Hebrew origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Samari and Kris boy or girl names?

Samari is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.