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Uriah vs Chris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Uriah Rank #655
Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #655 for Uriah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uriah or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Uriah and Chris mean?

Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Uriah and Chris boy or girl names?

Uriah is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.

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