Cris Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Cris Name at a Glance

Name	Cris
Meaning	Diminutive of Christopher: He who holds Christ in his heart. Diminutive of Christian: Follower of Christ.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Cris Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Cris means “Diminutive of Christopher: He who holds Christ in his heart. Diminutive of Christian: Follower of Christ”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Cris Name Origin

Our database records Cris under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Cris a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Cris is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Cris

When considering Cris for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.