Kris vs Sherrill

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kris Rank #3,551
Sherrill Rank #14,851

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #14851 for Sherrill.

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

Sherrill ___

  • Sherrill Sherrill Anne
  • Sherrill Sherrill Kay
  • Sherrill Sherrill Lynn
  • Sherrill Sherrill Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kris

Kyle Kurt Kim Kara Brett

If you choose Sherrill

Brenda Gary Donna Randy Beverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kris or Sherrill more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Sherrill at #14851 in the United States.

What do Kris and Sherrill mean?

Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Kris and Sherrill boy or girl names?

Kris is primarily a boy name. Sherrill is primarily a girl name.

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