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Chriss

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIS /ˈkrɪs/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Chris — a short form of Christopher ('bearing/carrying Christ') and Christian ('a follower of Christ'), from Greek Christos, 'the anointed one'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Bearing Christ: Chriss spells Chris. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KRIS').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Chris — a short form of Christopher ('bearing/carrying Christ') and Christian ('a follower of Christ'), from Greek Christos, 'the anointed one'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7842 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1961
Total births (all-time)≈ 520

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196119142024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chriss is a spelling of Chris — a short form of Christopher ('bearing/carrying Christ') and Christian ('a follower of Christ'), from Greek Christos, 'the anointed one' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KRIS').

In the U.S. it appears as a stylized spelling. Rare in this form, bearing-Christ at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Chris is a short form of Christopher ('bearing Christ') and Christian — from Greek Christos, 'the anointed one' — Chriss is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KRIS').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Chris — routes layered

Variations

ChrisKrisCris

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Chris— the standard spelling
Kris— a kin spelling
Cris— a fellow spelling
Cypress— shares the -ss ending
Cy— a fellow Greek choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chriss mean?

Chriss spells Chris — a short form of Christopher/Christian, Greek 'bearing Christ; the anointed one'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Chriss?

It's said KRIS /ˈkrɪs/ — one syllable.

Is Chriss a boy or girl name?

Chriss is a boy's name.

How popular is Chriss?

Chriss is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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