Kris

Kris is primarily a male first name, used as a short form of Kristof ('the Christ-bearer') and Kristian ('the anointed one') in Danish, English, and Flemish contexts. Additionally, Kris is also found as a girl's name, representing a shortened form of Kristina, Kristine, and other related names.

What does the name Kris mean?

Kris is primarily a male first name and is considered a short form of Kristof ('the Christ-bearer') and Kristian ('the anointed one'). It is also commonly used as a girl's name, serving as a shortened form of Kristina, Kristine, and similar names. Translated, the name means 'the anointed one' or 'the follower of Christ' and has its roots in the ancient Greek language. Kristof derives from the two components khrīstós ‎(χρῑστός), meaning 'the anointed one', 'the consecrated one', or 'the Messiah', and phérein (φέρειν), which means 'to bring' or 'to carry'. Kristian and Kristina, on the other hand, are derived solely from khrīstós ‎(χρῑστός). The name made its way into German naming conventions around the 1960s. Kris became well-known through the veneration of Saint Christopher, who carried the young Jesus across a river. He lived in the 3rd century and is considered the patron saint of sailors, ferrymen, and motorists. Kris is also used as a surname. Other short forms include Chris, Cris, Kriss, Kitt, and Kit.

Where does the name Kris come from?

The origin of Kris is both male and female and traces back to ancient Greek roots, with the meaning 'the anointed one'.

How do you pronounce Kris?

Kris is pronounced like 'Kris', rhyming with 'Miss'.

When is the name day of Kris?

The name day for Kris is celebrated on May 9, July 24, and July 25.

Popularity

In Germany, Kris is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2014 at rank 999. Over the last ten years, Kris has been given as a first name approximately 120 times, placing it 2,125th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, the name ranks 1,959th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kiste / Kris-Cross / Krise / Krissi / Krissy / Kristkind / Krisykowsky / Krizzle

Similar first names

Famous people

• Kris Angelica Dela Cruz (Filipino actress)
• Kris Benson (American baseball player)
• Kris Boeckmans (Belgian cyclist)
• Kris Britt (cricketer)
• Kris Chesney (English rugby player)
• Kris Cooke (American football player)
• Kris Cox (American golfer)
• Kris Cuppens (Belgian actor)
• Kris Davis (Canadian jazz musician)
• Kris de Bruyne (Belgian singer)
• Kris Delmhorst (American musician)
• Kris Drever (American musician)
• Kris Durham (American football player from Georgia)
• Kris Foster (American baseball player)
• Kris Foucault (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Kris Goodjohn (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Kris Goossens (Belgian tennis player)
• Kris Guštin (guitarist (Joker Out))
• Kris Haddow (British writer)
• Kris Hemensley (Australian poet)