Kris vs Romulus

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

Kris Rank #3,551
Romulus Rank #3,662

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3662 for Romulus.

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

Romulus ___

  • Romulus Augustus
  • Romulus Felix
  • Romulus Alexander
  • Romulus Marcus
  • Romulus James
  • Romulus Leo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

If you choose Romulus

Remus Octavia Julius Livia Caspian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kris or Romulus more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Romulus at #3662 in the United States.

What do Kris and Romulus mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Romulus means "of Rome, strength" (Latin origin).

Are Kris and Romulus boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Romulus is primarily a boy name.

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