Kris
KRIS · 1 syllable
⚧ Unisex ◎ Greek ◈ 1 syllable
"Anointed one, follower of Christ"

From Greek

Kris means follower of Christ or anointed — a compact diminutive of Christian/Kristina, from the Greek Christos. Kris Kristofferson IS one of the most important songwriter-actors. A kris IS also the most sacred Indonesian dagger. Four letters of the most important songwriter-actor, the most sacred dagger, AND Greek Christ-follower.

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Kris at a glance
MeaningAnointed one, follower of Christ
OriginGreek
GenderUnisex
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 3
US Rank (today)#2584
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Why parents love Kris
  • Kristofferson IS the most important songwriter-actor.A kris IS Indonesia's most sacred dagger.Four letters with a sharp, Greek sound: KRIS.The meaning Christ IS sacredly direct.The most multiply legendary four-letter.
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The vibe of Kris
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Origin & history of Kris
Greek Christos → compact Kris
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Greek roots
Kris IS Christ's compact. Kristofferson IS the most important songwriter-actor. A kris IS Indonesia's sacred dagger.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Diminutive; Kristofferson (1936–2024).
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Today
Kris remains a beloved choice, ranking #2584 in the US. 27,925 babies have been named Kris since 1937.
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How popular is Kris?
1962 peak year
Kris reached its widest reach during the 1960s. In 1962, 513 babies received the name (ranked #347). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #2584), with about 69 babies given the name annually. Kris has been declining in recent years. The all-time total comes to roughly 27,925 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
513 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #347)
69 Avg. per year
(last decade)
690 Total registrations
last 10 years
27,925 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #2,584) Moderate
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Kris
3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.

Kris's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — compact adventure. People named Kris tend to be sharp, legendary, and gifted at being the songwriter-actor AND sacred dagger.

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Songwriter-actor AND sacred dagger
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Kristofferson
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Indonesian-kris
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Greek-Christ
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Four-letter sharp
K2
R9
I9
S1
Sum: 21 → Life path 3
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Personality of Kris
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Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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