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Cris β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Cris is a simple yet powerful name suitable for both boys and girls. It is a diminutive form of Christopher or Christine, meaning "bearer of Christ." The name Cris represents a person who carries the light of Christ within them.

Cris

Letter: C
Unisex

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Meaning of Cris:

Cris is a simple yet powerful name suitable for both boys and girls. It is a diminutive form of Christopher or Christine, meaning "bearer of Christ." The name Cris represents a person who carries the light of Christ within them. It signifies someone with a strong sense of faith, integrity, and moral values. By choosing the name Cris for your child, you are expressing your desire for them to live a life guided by principles, to be a source of inspiration and goodness to others.

  • Gender: Unisex
  • Origin: Greek
  • US popularity: In 2022, 24 newborns in the United States were named Cris (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1960 with 189 babies.

Origin:

Greek

Similar Names:

Cerisa , Cerise , Charis , Cheris , Chris , Chrisa , Criss , Crist , Crius , Cyris

More names starting with C:

C.J. , Caaden , Caaliyah , Caalum , Caanan , Caasi , Cabalina , Caballero , Cabbot , Cabdullaahi , Cabdulqaadir , Cabe

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Frequently asked questions about Cris

What does the name Cris mean?

Cris is a simple yet powerful name suitable for both boys and girls. It is a diminutive form of Christopher or Christine, meaning "bearer of Christ." The name Cris represents a person who carries the light of Christ within them.

What is the origin of the name Cris?

Cris is a unisex name of Greek origin.

Is Cris a boy or girl name?

Cris is commonly used as a unisex name.

How popular is the name Cris?

In 2022, 24 newborns in the United States were named Cris, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1960, with 189 babies given the name.

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