Criss
Pronunciation: [ kr-IHS ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Criss first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 528 babies have been named Criss in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Criss is past its peak , currently ranked #18,437 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,437
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Criss is also used as a girl name, ranked #23409.
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Old English forst origin
"covered in frost, icy"
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Scottish Gaelic origin
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Latin origin
"golden, made of gold"
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Hebrew origin
"Son of Sira; wisdom"
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About the Name Criss
Criss is a boy name .
Is Criss a boy or girl name? Criss is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,437 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,409. Criss is more commonly used as a boy name.
Criss is currently ranked #18,437 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Criss include Cri, Cry, Crie, and Crikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Criss include Cristian, Cristiano, Cristopher, Cristobal, Cristofer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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