Christopher
Greek boy's name meaning “bearer of Christ”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- bearer of Christ
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 11
- US rank (2023)
- #55
- Born in 2023
- 5,191
Meaning & origin
Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ'. Saint Christopher is the patron of travellers.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Christopher ranked #55 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,191 US boys were given the name Christopher.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #2 in 1993
“Unranked” means Christopher was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with C.
Nicknames
Chris, Kit, Topher
Christopher: frequently asked questions
What does the name Christopher mean?
Christopher is a Greek name meaning "bearer of Christ". Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ'. Saint Christopher is the patron of travellers.
Where does the name Christopher come from?
Christopher is of Greek origin. Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ'. Saint Christopher is the patron of travellers.
Is Christopher a boy or a girl name?
Christopher is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Christopher?
In 2023, 5,191 US boys were given the name Christopher.
Is Christopher a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Christopher ranked #55 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Christopher?
Common nicknames for Christopher include Chris, Kit, Topher.