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Kriss
How to Pronounce Kriss
Pronounced KRIS /ΛkrΙͺs/High
Meaning: A K-spelled short form of Chris, from Christopher (or Kristopher/Kristian) β Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ.'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Kriss is a short form of Chris, itself from Christopher β the Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ.' The K spelling and doubled s (as in the Scandinavian Kris) give the everyday nickname a distinctive, stand-alone feel.
Kriss reached its small peak in the early 1960s and stayed rare thereafter. It reads as a period short form; a man named Kriss today is often in his sixties, and the K- spelling remains uncommon.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Kriss mean?
Kriss is a short form of Chris, from Christopher, which means 'bearer of Christ.'
How do you pronounce Kriss?
It's said KRIS /krΙͺs/ β one syllable.
Is Kriss a boy or girl name?
Kriss has been used mainly as a boy's name in the U.S.
How popular is Kriss?
Kriss is a rare spelling, given to only a few dozen boys a year around its peak.