Callaghan vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Callaghan Rank #3,457
Kris Rank #3,551

Callaghan is more popular, ranked #3457 vs #3551 for Kris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Callaghan ___

  • Callaghan James
  • Callaghan Patrick
  • Callaghan Sean
  • Callaghan Brendan
  • Callaghan Michael
  • Callaghan Thomas

Kris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Callaghan

Finnegan Declan Brigid Siobhan Kieran

If you choose Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callaghan or Kris more popular?

Callaghan is more popular, ranked #3457 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Callaghan and Kris mean?

Callaghan means "lover of churches" (Irish Gaelic origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Callaghan and Kris boy or girl names?

Callaghan is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.

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