Chriss
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Chriss is a Greek name meaning “anointed”. It is a rare name, primarily used for boys, with 89.66% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Chriss
Chriss is a versatile and widely recognized name, typically serving as a diminutive or short form of longer names such as Christian (for boys) or Christine/Christina (for girls). These longer forms are ultimately derived from the Greek name Christos, meaning 'anointed', referring to Jesus Christ. Therefore, Chriss carries the meaning 'follower of Christ' or 'anointed one'. It is a popular and straightforward choice that can be used for any gender, offering a friendly and accessible alternative to its more formal counterparts, while retaining its profound religious significance.
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Gender Usage of the Name Chriss
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Chriss is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 89.66% of recorded bearers are male. The available records provide a reasonable indication of current usage.
Popularity of the Name Chriss
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Chriss is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 35.8M births |
| United Kingdom | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 357M births |
| Canada | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.60M births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 49.5M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Chriss ranked #13,183 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). This year the name appears in the official list for this region after being absent in the prior official year. Newly recorded in the latest official lists, Chriss shows early signs of usage.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,470 in 1974. Its lowest recorded position was #13,183 in 2025. Over the last 19 years (2006–2025) the name fell -7377 places (from #5,806 to #13,183).
Name StyleMethodology
Chriss is classified as Vintage Boy Names because its historical peak was 2007, followed by a decline to 0% of that peak and a recent recovery to 5x the preceding level.Characteristics of the Name Chriss
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- C — Boy Names Starting with C
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Chriss is a single-syllable name that is both concise and Sleek & Modern. The terminal s sound gives it a sharp and clipped edge. It is frequently associated as a truncation of the name of Jesus Christ, though as an independent name, its usage is informal.
Middle Names For Chriss
Middle names used with ChrissMethodology
Chriss is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Chriss Anthony · Chriss Alan · Chriss Alexandro · Chriss Andre · Chriss NormanView all 8 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for ChrissMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Chriss is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.
Examples: Chriss Jacob · Chriss Jason · Chriss Jesus · Chriss Jerry · Chriss Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Chriss
Sound Like Chriss Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Chris · Sheraz · Sharaz · View all 12 names
Spelled Like Chriss Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Chris · Christ · Christos · View all 4 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Christopher · Kenneth · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Chriss Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Thomas · Nicholas · Dennis · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Chriss in ASL
- C
- h
- r
- i
- s
- s
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