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Cris
BoyMeaning of Cris: Latin: 'follower of Christ'
Cris is a boy's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5904th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5904
14 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,127
First recorded 1885 · peak 1960
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
74% boys · 26% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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