Kris vs Sean

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

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Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#437
Total SSA Count
726
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kris Rank #3,551
Sean Rank #437

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 vs #3551 for Kris.

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

Sean ___

  • Sean Patrick
  • Sean Michael
  • Sean James
  • Sean Thomas
  • Sean Ryan
  • Sean Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

If you choose Sean

Liam Declan Niamh Aoife Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kris or Sean more popular?

Sean is more popular, ranked #437 compared to Kris at #3551 in the United States.

What do Kris and Sean mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Kris and Sean boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.

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