What does the name Chris mean?

The first name Chris means “bearer of christ”.

Is Chris a girls' or boys' name?

Chris is a unisex first name used for girls and boys.

Chris is a fairly common first name.

Unisex

“bearer of christ”

Origin: Greek
Syllables: 1
Popularity: 58 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Chris Rock Chris Cornell Chris Smalling Chris Columbus Chris Hardwick Chris Cooper Chris Colfer Chris Farley Chris Kyle Chris O’Donnell

Chris is a unisex first name meaning “bearer of christ”, with roots in Greek. The name has 1 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Chris mean?: The first name Chris means “bearer of christ”.
Where does the name Chris come from?: Chris has its roots in Greek.
Is Chris a girls' or boys' name?: Chris is a unisex first name used for girls and boys.
How popular is Chris?: Chris is a fairly common first name.

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