Kenyon 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

Kenyon Rank #3,739
Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenyon ___

  • Kenyon James
  • Kenyon Cole
  • Kenyon Alexander
  • Kenyon Reid
  • Kenyon Michael
  • Kenyon Jace

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 Kenyon

Landon Declan Finley Maeve Elara

If you choose Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenyon or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Kenyon and Kris mean?

Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Kenyon and Kris boy or girl names?

Kenyon is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.

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