Kris Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kris Name at a Glance

Name	Kris
Meaning	Diminutive of Christopher: From the Greek word meaning 'carrier of Christ', Famous bearer: St Christopher, patron Saint of travellers, is believed to have carried the Christ-child across a river.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kris Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kris means “Diminutive of Christopher: From the Greek word meaning 'carrier of Christ', Famous bearer: St Christopher, patron Saint of travellers, is believed to have carried the Christ-child across a river”. 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.

Kris Name Origin

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

Is Kris a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Kris

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