Wayde vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wayde

Boy #3,531 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford (river crossing)"

Origin: Old English

English American South African

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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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Wayde Rank #3,531

Kris Rank #3,551

Wayde is more popular, ranked #3531 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Wayde or Kris more popular?

Wayde is more popular, ranked #3531 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Wayde and Kris mean?

Wayde means "at the ford (river crossing)" (Old English origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Wayde and Kris boy or girl names?

Wayde is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.