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Christian

Meaning: follower of Christ · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

From Latin christianus. Used as a first name since the Middle Ages, especially in Scandinavia and Germany.

Famous people named Christian

Christian Dior (designer)
Christian Bale (actor)

Nicknames

Chris, Christy

Variants & related names

Kristian, Christiano, Cristian

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FAQ

What does the name Christian mean?

Christian means “follower of Christ”. It comes from Latin.

Is Christian a popular name?

Yes — Christian has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Christian?

Chris, Christy.

What are other forms of Christian?

Kristian, Christiano, Cristian.

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Silas · Bennett · Vincent · Max · Felix · Patrick

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.