Chris vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Greek Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#651
Total SSA Count
423
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Chr, Chy, Chie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Chris Rank #651
Jefferson Rank #711

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chris ___

  • Chris James
  • Chris Michael
  • Chris Lee
  • Chris Alan
  • Chris Thomas
  • Chris Ryan

Jefferson ___

  • Jefferson James
  • Jefferson Lee
  • Jefferson Davis
  • Jefferson Grant
  • Jefferson Cole
  • Jefferson Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Chris

Matt Mike Sarah Jenny Kate

If you choose Jefferson

Lincoln Madison Harrison Monroe Hamilton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chris or Jefferson more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Chris and Jefferson mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Chris and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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