Gender: Male
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Christ-bearer, Anointed, Follower of Christ
Pronunciation: K R IH S
Popularity Rank: #1,861
Short form of Kristopher, meaning 'bearer of Christ' or 'follower of Christ'. Commonly used as a unisex name in various cultures.
The name Kris is of Greek origin and means Christ-bearer, Anointed, Follower of Christ, Nickname of names beginning with - Kris, Short form of Lord Krishna. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Kris is commonly found in United States of America, Belgium, United Kingdom, and 90 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K R IH S
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Kris is recorded 35,630 times globally, ranking it as the 1,861th most common name worldwide.
Kris is most prevalent in United States of America, with 10,737 occurrences, making it the 528th most popular name in the country.
In Belgium, the name Kris is found among 1 in every 64 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #528 | 1 : 168 |
| Belgium | #90 | 1 : 64 |
| United Kingdom | #471 | 1 : 153 |
| France | #1,176 | 1 : 651 |
| Canada | #374 | 1 : 231 |
| Russia | #747 | 1 : 396 |
| Netherlands | #878 | 1 : 394 |
| Italy | #2,364 | 1 : 1,501 |
| Germany | #964 | 1 : 502 |
| Singapore | #611 | 1 : 891 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Kris from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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