Kriss

Q: Is Kriss a boy or girl name?

Kriss is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #17379, and as a girl name it ranks #65484.

Q: How popular is the name Kriss?

Kriss is ranked #17379 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ kr-IHS ]

Boy Name #17,379 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Kriss is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced kr-IHS.

Parents who love the name Kriss often also consider Celina, Demetricus, Ramona .

Popularity Over Time

#17,379

Current Rank

Peaked 1963 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,379
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Kristian #1125 Kristopher #1174 Krishiv #1305 Krish #1359 Krishna #2397 Krishav #3411 Kristofer #3491 Kris #3551

Nicknames

Kri Kry Kriie

Middle Name Ideas

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Kriss Cole

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Kriss Aiden

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Kriss Carter

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Kriss David

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Kriss Dean

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Kriss Asher

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Kriss Ethan

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Kriss Ace

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Kriss Dylan

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Also a Girl Name

Kriss is also used as a girl name, ranked #65484.

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Similar Names

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Neilson Boy Scottish patronymic Demetricus Boy Greek Celina Boy Greek Ensley Boy Old English Madaleno Boy Hebrew Migdal Veryl Boy Latin via Old French

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kriss

Is Kriss a boy or girl name?

Kriss is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17379. As a girl name, it is ranked #65484. Kriss is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Kriss?

Kriss is pronounced kr-IHS.

How popular is the name Kriss?

Kriss is currently ranked #17379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Kriss?

Common nicknames for Kriss include Kri, Kry, and Kriie.

Is Kriss a common or rare name?

Kriss is an uncommon name, ranked #17379 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Kriss

Kriss is a boy name .

Is Kriss a boy or girl name? Kriss is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,379 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,484. Kriss is more commonly used as a boy name.

Kriss is currently ranked #17,379 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Kriss include Kri, Kry, and Kriie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Kriss include Kristian, Kristopher, Krishiv, Krish, Krishna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.