Dewey vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Dewey Rank #3,607
Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dewey ___

  • Dewey James
  • Dewey Wayne
  • Dewey Lee
  • Dewey Ray
  • Dewey Grant
  • Dewey Allen

Kris ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dewey

Louie Rudy Huey Nellie Mabel

If you choose Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dewey or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Kris mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Dewey and Kris boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.

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