Adarius vs Cris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adarius

Boy #5,927 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of good"

Origin: Old Persian via Darius

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,927
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade, Dari, Dare

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Adarius Rank #5,927
Cris Rank #6,048

Adarius is more popular, ranked #5927 vs #6048 for Cris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adarius ___

  • Adarius James
  • Adarius Michael
  • Adarius Emmanuel
  • Adarius Xavier
  • Adarius Isaiah
  • Adarius Elijah

Cris ___

  • Cris Anthony
  • Cris Michael
  • Cris David
  • Cris Alexander
  • Cris Emmanuel
  • Cris Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adarius

Darius Damarius Amara Zara Khalil

If you choose Cris

Diego Sofia Carlos Lucia Miguel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adarius or Cris more popular?

Adarius is more popular, ranked #5927 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Adarius and Cris mean?

Adarius means "possessor of good" (Old Persian via Darius origin). Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin).

Are Adarius and Cris boy or girl names?

Adarius is primarily a boy name. Cris is primarily a boy name.

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