Chrys

A unisex name of Greek origin, meaning gold; short form of Chrystal or similar.

Babies a year
5
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list

Chrys by the numbers

Chrys was given to 5 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.

Its American peak was 20 babies in 1953, making it a 1950s name.

Spelled almost the same

Other names in the records within a letter or two of Chrys. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.

  • Charisgrace, kindness29 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Chayseto hunt; one who hunts; a modern respelling of Chase78 in the US (2017)

Sounds like Chrys

Names that are said the same way as Chrys, however they are written. Sounding alike does not mean they share a history.

  • Chrisbearer of Christ; short form of Christopher459 in the US (2017)
  • Krisbearing christ; short for Kristina or Christian89 in the US (2017)
  • Crisbearing christ; short form of Cristopher or Cristina22 in the US (2017)
  • Crisscurly-haired; a form of Crispin8 in the US (2017)

Other names that mean wealth

Like Chrys, each of these has wealth in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.

  • Maddoxfortunate, beneficent; son of Madoc3,119 in the US (2017)
  • Jadejade stone; symbol of virtue and beauty2,765 in the US (2017)
  • Edwardwealthy guardian1,385 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Margaretpearl; precious gem2,242 in the US (2017)
  • Jaspertreasurer; keeper of treasure802 in England and Wales (2025)
  • Felixhappy; fortunate811 in England and Wales (2025)

Names about as common as Chrys

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