Charis vs Kyri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charis

Girl #2,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, kindness, beauty"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,890
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chari, Ris

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kyri

Boy #6,486 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Sunday child"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern Orthodox Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,486
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ky

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charis Rank #2,890
Kyri Rank #6,486

Charis is more popular, ranked #2890 vs #6486 for Kyri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charis ___

  • Charis Grace
  • Charis Rose
  • Charis Elise
  • Charis Vera
  • Charis Hope
  • Charis Joy

Kyri ___

  • Kyri James
  • Kyri Alexander
  • Kyri Nikos
  • Kyri Theodore
  • Kyri Emmanuel
  • Kyri Andreas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charis

Zoe Lyra Iris Thea Daphne

If you choose Kyri

Nikos Theo Eleni Nia Demi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charis or Kyri more popular?

Charis is more popular, ranked #2890 compared to Kyri at #6486 in the United States.

What do Charis and Kyri mean?

Charis means "grace, kindness, beauty" (Ancient Greek origin). Kyri means "Sunday child" (Greek origin).

Are Charis and Kyri boy or girl names?

Charis is primarily a girl name. Kyri is primarily a boy name.

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