Boy Name

Christopher

"Bearing Christ. Signifies one who carries or upholds Christian faith."

Ranked #61 for boys

About the Name Christopher

Meaning

Bearing Christ. Signifies one who carries or upholds Christian faith.

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

Boy Rank

#61

Christopher is a boy name of Greek origin. The name means "Bearing Christ. Signifies one who carries or upholds Christian faith." and Currently ranked #61 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Greek names.

Popularity Over Time

#78656

1950

#238078

1960

#478214

1970

#558526

1980

#361327

1990

#203801

2000

#102241

2010

#27926

2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Christopher

CC Christopher Columbus (explorer)
CN Christopher Nolan (filmmaker)

Names Similar to Christopher

Christian

Boy

Follower of Christ. Represents faith, devotion, and spiritual commitment.

Latin #77

Craig

Boy

Rock or crag; from a rocky hill or cliff.

Scottish/Gaelic #1831

Christoph

Boy

German form of Christopher, from Greek 'christos' (Christ) and 'phoros' (bearer), meaning bearer of Christ.

Greek #9120

Quick Facts

Syllables: 3
Letters: 11
Starts with: C
Origin: Greek