Kris vs Martez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Martez

Boy #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Latino African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Tez

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kris Rank #3,551
Martez Rank #3,649

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3649 for Martez.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kris ___

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

Martez ___

  • Martez Antonio
  • Martez Darius
  • Martez James
  • Martez Emmanuel
  • Martez Leon
  • Martez Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

If you choose Martez

Cortez Darius Tariq Jayla Tiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kris or Martez more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Martez at #3649 in the United States.

What do Kris and Martez mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Martez means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin via Spanish origin).

Are Kris and Martez boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Martez is primarily a boy name.

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