Becket vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Becket

Boy #3,384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"by the brook"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,384
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beck, Becks

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Becket Rank #3,384
Kris Rank #3,551

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 vs #3551 for Kris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Becket ___

  • Becket James
  • Becket William
  • Becket Thomas
  • Becket Henry
  • Becket Oliver

Kris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Becket

Archer Fletcher Waverly Harriet Emerson

If you choose Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Becket or Kris more popular?

Becket is more popular, ranked #3384 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Becket and Kris mean?

Becket means "by the brook" (Old English origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Becket and Kris boy or girl names?

Becket is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.

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