Criss

Criss is a masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive or variant of Christopher, which means 'bearer of Christ' from Greek elements. It may also function as a shortened form of names like Crispin or Cristian. The name has a concise, modern feel compared to its longer counterparts. Criss gained some recognition through figures like musician Criss Angel, giving it associations with creativity and performance. While never extremely common as a given name, its brevity makes it appealing in contemporary naming trends that favor shorter names. Criss has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining masculine associations.

Criss is also given to girls.

Pronounced KRIS.

As of October 2026, Criss ranked #12424 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1923 in 1959.