Boy

Christopher

KRIS-tuh-fer

Top 100 → Stable

✦ Meaning

“From Greek 'Christophoros' meaning bearer of Christ. Classic religious name borne by a saint, explorer, and endless cultural touchstones.”

Popularity Over Time

Christopher US popularity rank over timeRank 381 in 1933 to rank 2 in 1972. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#2#192#3811900192019401960198020002024

Currently ranked #61 in the United States.

Origin

Greek

Syllables

3

Nicknames

ChrisKitTopher

Style

ClassicStrongGrandTimelessElegant

Famous Bearers

  • Christopher Columbus
  • Christopher Nolan
  • Christopher Walken

Collections

Works Everywhere →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Greek, English, European, and global Christian cultures

People Also Ask

From Greek 'Christophoros' meaning bearer of Christ. Classic religious name borne by a saint, explorer, and endless cultural touchstones.

Christopher is currently ranked #61 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.

Popular nicknames for Christopher include Chris, Kit, Topher.

Names that pair beautifully with Christopher include Cordelia, Rosalind, Ottoline, Leander, Raffael.