Cris

Meaning of Cris

The name Cris, pronounced KRIS (/krɪs/), functions as a concise form of Christopher and Cristóbal, both rooted in Greek and Latin elements meaning “bearing Christ.” U.S. Social Security data show that Cris has remained in the top 1,000 male names for more than a century, though it has consistently stayed outside the top 500—its rank oscillated in the mid-600s during the 1960s and ’70s and settled near 900 in recent years (rank 909 in 2024, with 15 recorded births). This steadiness, without ever becoming ubiquitous, suggests that parents value Cris for its historical resonance and succinct form, striking a deliberate balance between recognizability and individuality within Anglo-American naming traditions.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as KRIS (/krɪs/)

• Chris
• Kris
• Cristobal
• Cristian