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Christopher
Meaning: bearer of Christ · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Greek Khristophoros, 'bearing Christ'. Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travellers.
Famous people named Christopher
- Christopher Columbus (explorer)
- Christopher Reeve (actor)
Nicknames
Chris, Kit, Topher
Variants & related names
Cristóbal, Christoph, Cristoforo
Christopher name art
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FAQ
What does the name Christopher mean?
Christopher means “bearer of Christ”. It comes from Greek.
Is Christopher a popular name?
Yes — Christopher 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 Christopher?
Chris, Kit, Topher.
What are other forms of Christopher?
Cristóbal, Christoph, Cristoforo.
Similar names
Phoenix · Theo · Kyrie · Theodore · Sebastian · Alexander
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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.