Cris vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cris Rank #6,048
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6048 for Cris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cris ___

  • Cris Anthony
  • Cris Michael
  • Cris David
  • Cris Alexander
  • Cris Emmanuel
  • Cris Xavier

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cris

Diego Sofia Carlos Lucia Miguel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cris or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Cris and James mean?

Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cris and James boy or girl names?

Cris is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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