All about the name

Crys

Female

« Crys is a Greek-derived name meaning 'golden', a variant of Chris, itself derived from 'Christos' meaning 'anointed'. Though once religious in association, Crys now stands as a unique, modern unisex given name. »

#48815 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

The name Crys is of Greek origin and its meaning is "golden." It is a variant spelling of the name Chris, which is derived from the Greek word "Christos," meaning "anointed" or "chosen one." The name Crys has been used as both a masculine and feminine name in recent years. In mythology, Christos was a title given to Jesus Christ, making it a religious name with significant historical importance. However, the name Crys is not typically associated with any particular religious connotations today. It is simply a unique and modern take on the classic name Chris.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Crys since 1880

Total births
15
Total since 1880
Peak year
1960
9 births
in 1960
9
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years