Chris
Meaning of Chris
Chris is a popular male name that has been used for many years. It can be pronounced as "kris" in English and "krees" in Greek. Chris is often used as a nickname for the longer form Christopher or the female variation Christine. In the United States, Chris has been consistently given to newborn boys over the years, although its popularity has fluctuated. In recent years, it has ranked around 600-700 in terms of occurrence and popularity. However, during the 1980s and 1990s, Chris was quite popular, reaching as high as rank 234 in 1980. Despite its variations in popularity, Chris remains a timeless and versatile name choice for parents seeking a simple yet strong name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Greek
- Pronunced as krees (/kris/)
English
- Pronunced as kris (/krɪs/)
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Similar Names to Chris
Notable People Named Chris
| Chris Jericho, also known as Christopher Keith Irvine, is a renowned American-Canadian professional wrestler and rock musician, known for his charismatic persona and in-ring skills, currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW). |
| Chris Cornell - Christopher John Cornell was a renowned American singer, songwriter, and musician, known for his work with bands like Soundgarden and Audioslave, as well as his solo career and contributions to movie soundtracks. |
| Chris Paul - Christopher Emmanuel Paul, also known as CP3, is a highly accomplished American professional basketball player and widely considered one of the greatest point guards of all time. |
| Chris Evans - Christopher Robert Evans is an American actor known for his roles in various television series and films, including Marvel Comics' Human Torch in the Fantastic Four series. |
| Chris Hemsworth - Christopher Hemsworth is an Australian actor known for his role as Thor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is among the world's highest-paid actors. |
| Chris Pratt - Christopher Michael Pratt is an American actor known for his roles in Parks and Recreation, Everwood, and various supporting roles in popular films. |
| Chris Stapleton - Christopher Alvin Stapleton is a renowned American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer known for his soulful music and Kentucky roots. |
| Chris Pine - Christopher Whitelaw Pine is an American actor known for portraying James T. Kirk in the Star Trek reboot film series and Steve Trevor in the Wonder Woman films. |
| Chris Packham - Christopher Gary Packham CBE is an English naturalist, nature photographer, television presenter, and author, known for his work on The Really Wild Show and the BBC nature series Springwatch. |
| Chris Weitz - Christopher John Weitz is a renowned American film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his work on American Pie, About a Boy, The Golden Compass, New Moon, Cinderella, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. |
| Chris Long - Christopher Howard Long is a former NFL defensive end, known for his successful career with the St. Louis Rams, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles, winning Super Bowl titles with the latter two teams. |
| Chris Wilson - Christopher John Wilson was a versatile Australian blues musician known for his work with various bands and solo albums showcasing his talent as a singer, harmonica player, saxophonist, and guitarist. |
| Chris Gardner - Christopher Paul Gardner is an American businessman and motivational speaker who overcame homelessness to become a successful stockbroker and the inspiration for the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. |
| Chris Buescher - Christopher William Buescher is a successful American professional stock car racing driver, known for competing in the NASCAR Cup Series and winning the 2012 ARCA Racing Series and 2015 NASCAR Xfinity Series championships. |
| Chris Whitty - Sir Christopher John MacRae Whitty is a prominent British epidemiologist who has been serving as the Chief Medical Officer for England and Chief Medical Adviser to the UK Government since 2019. |
