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Kris

gender-neutral name · Greek origin · 1 syllable

Meaning

short form of Kristopher or Kristina, from Greek 'Christ-bearer'

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 1960s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Kris peaked in the 1960s.

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