Home › Baby Names Directory › Kristell

Kristell

♀ Girl

Pronounced kris-TEL /krɪsˈtɛl/High

Meaning: A spelling of Crystal/Christelle — variously from Greek krystallos, 'ice; clear crystal', and a French diminutive linked to Christ ('a follower of Christ'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Ice; clear; crystal: Kristell spells Crystal/Christelle. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'kris-TEL').

💕 Browse more names

Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Crystal/Christelle — variously from Greek krystallos, 'ice; clear crystal', and a French diminutive linked to Christ ('a follower of Christ'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7072 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 294

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kristell is a spelling of Crystal/Christelle — variously from Greek krystallos, 'ice; clear crystal', and a French diminutive linked to Christ ('a follower of Christ'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'kris-TEL'; nickname Kris).

In the U.S. and Latin America it appears as a spelling. Rare in this form, ice-and-clear-crystal at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Crystal comes from the Greek krystallos, 'ice; clear crystal', and Christelle is a French name linked to Christ — Kristell is a spelling echoing both, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'kris-TEL').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Crystal — routes layered

Variations

CrystalChristelleKristel

Nicknames

Kris

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Kristell…

Crystal— a name it echoes

Kristel— a fellow spelling

Katelyn— a similarly popular pick

Kathleen— lands in the same popularity range

Korra— a fellow Greek choice

Explore names like Kristell

By themeuncertain greek

By meaningSnow / Winter

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristell mean?

Kristell spells Crystal/Christelle — variously 'ice; clear crystal' and 'a follower of Christ'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kristell?

It's said kris-TEL /krɪsˈtɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kristell a boy or girl name?

Kristell is a girl's name.

How popular is Kristell?

Kristell is a rare spelling in the U.S.