Welles vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Welles

Boy #3,522 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the spring or well"

Origin: Old English

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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Welles Rank #3,522

Kris Rank #3,551

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 vs #3551 for Kris.

Is Welles or Kris more popular?

Welles is more popular, ranked #3522 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Welles and Kris mean?

Welles means "from the spring or well" (Old English origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Welles and Kris boy or girl names?

Welles is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.