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Zed vs Cris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zed

Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,081
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cris

Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,048
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Zed Rank #6,081
Cris Rank #6,048

Cris is more popular, ranked #6048 vs #6081 for Zed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zed or Cris more popular?

Cris is more popular, ranked #6048 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Zed and Cris mean?

Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin). Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Zed and Cris boy or girl names?

Zed is primarily a boy name. Cris is primarily a boy name.

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