Kris \k-ris\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Kris), 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.