Criss

English nickname for Christian, Christopher

"one who carries Christ"

Criss Origin and Meaning

The name Criss is a boy's name.

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.

Famous People Named Criss

• Darren Criss actor/singer