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Kris

male

Meaning

"Christian"

Kris is a short form of names like Christopher or Kristina, ultimately tied to Greek roots associated with Christ or Christian identity.

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Popularity History of Kris

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#3556Ranked in 2024

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#3556

Kris was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+391

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kris

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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