Kris - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Kris \k-ris\ is pronounced kris. It is of Scandinavian origin. Short form of names beginning with Kris-. Singer/actor Kris Kristofferson.

For more information, see also related names Chris, Christian and Christopher.

Baby names that sound like Kris are Cris and Kriss. Other similar baby names are Aris, Krist and Tris.

Kris is a common male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Kris. Click here to compare Kris with related baby names.