Meaning
Christ
Origin
Chris is a name of Greek origin, rooted in christian tradition.
It appears in our records across 15 countries (AO, BE, CA, CM, DE, FR, GB, HK, JM, LU, MU, NG, NL, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- religious
- strong
- international
- masculine
- traditional
Famous people named Chris
- Chris Hemsworth
- Jesus Christ
- Saint Christopher
Variations
Christos, Cristi, Kris, Chrysostomus, Christian
Popularity
Chris appears in 15 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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