Auguste vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Auguste

Boy #3,547 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,547
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gus, Augie

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Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,551
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Auguste Rank #3,547
Kris Rank #3,551

Auguste is more popular, ranked #3547 vs #3551 for Kris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Auguste ___

  • Auguste Henri
  • Auguste Louis
  • Auguste Felix
  • Auguste Marcel
  • Auguste Leon
  • Auguste Emile

Kris ___

  • Kris Allen
  • Kris James
  • Kris Lee
  • Kris Michael
  • Kris Paul
  • Kris Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Auguste

Edmond Cecile Theo Eloise Felix

If you choose Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auguste or Kris more popular?

Auguste is more popular, ranked #3547 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Auguste and Kris mean?

Auguste means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Auguste and Kris boy or girl names?

Auguste is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.

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