Cris vs Kalum

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cris

Boy #6,048 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,048
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Kalum

Boy #5,914 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Latin Columba

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,914
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kal, Cal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cris Rank #6,048
Kalum Rank #5,914

Kalum is more popular, ranked #5914 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

Kalum ___

  • Kalum James
  • Kalum Ross
  • Kalum Alexander
  • Kalum William
  • Kalum Fraser
  • Kalum Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cris

Diego Sofia Carlos Lucia Miguel

If you choose Kalum

Ewan Fergus Isla Catriona Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cris or Kalum more popular?

Kalum is more popular, ranked #5914 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Cris and Kalum mean?

Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Kalum means "dove" (Scottish Gaelic/Latin Columba origin).

Are Cris and Kalum boy or girl names?

Cris is primarily a boy name. Kalum is primarily a boy name.

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