Cris vs Theodore

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
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Popularity Comparison

Cris Rank #6,048
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cris

Diego Sofia Carlos Lucia Miguel

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cris or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Cris at #6048 in the United States.

What do Cris and Theodore mean?

Cris means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Cris and Theodore boy or girl names?

Cris is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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