Chris

Meaning of Chris

The name Chris is a shortened form of Christopher, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. It refers to someone who carries or brings Christ.

Chris has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Chris

Chris has held fairly steady, sitting around #646 in 2025 after peaking at #346 in 2008.

Notable people named Chris

• Chris Pratt
  Actor, Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy
• Chris Evans
  Actor, Captain America in Marvel films
• Chris Rock
  Comedian, actor, and writer
• Chris Paul
  NBA basketball superstar
• Chris Columbus
  Director of Home Alone and Harry Potter

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Questions about the name Chris

What does the name Chris mean?

Chris means the name chris is a shortened form of christopher, meaning 'bearer of christ'. it refers to someone who carries or brings christ, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Chris a boy's or a girl's name?

Chris is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Chris?

In 2025, Chris ranked #646 for boys, up from #650 the year before.

When was Chris most popular?

Chris peaked at #346 in 2008.