Delano vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Delano

Boy #3,595 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the night"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,595
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Del, Lano

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Kris

Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,551
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Delano Rank #3,595
Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3595 for Delano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delano ___

  • Delano James
  • Delano Francis
  • Delano Ray
  • Delano Scott
  • Delano Anthony
  • Delano Marcus

Kris ___

  • Kris Allen
  • Kris James
  • Kris Lee
  • Kris Michael
  • Kris Paul
  • Kris Ryan

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Delano

Roosevelt Franklin Monroe Adelaide Eleanor

If you choose Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delano or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Delano at #3595 in the United States.

What do Delano and Kris mean?

Delano means "of the night" (Old French origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Delano and Kris boy or girl names?

Delano is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.

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