Cris vs Mayan

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

All Clear

Mayan

Girl #5,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring of water, fountain"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
May, Maya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cris Rank #6,048
Mayan Rank #5,149

Mayan is more popular, ranked #5149 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

Mayan ___

  • Mayan Rose
  • Mayan Grace
  • Mayan Jade
  • Mayan Elise
  • Mayan Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cris

Diego Sofia Carlos Lucia Miguel

If you choose Mayan

Noa Tal Lior Yael Eitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cris or Mayan more popular?

Mayan is more popular, ranked #5149 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Cris and Mayan mean?

Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Mayan means "spring of water, fountain" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cris and Mayan boy or girl names?

Cris is primarily a boy name. Mayan is primarily a girl name.

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