Baby Names Christopher Name Meaning By Meena Azzollini facebook twitter linkedin pinterest instagram Meena Azzollini is a health and wellness content creator with experience covering parenting, women's health, and mental health. Learn about our editorial process Meena Azzollini Fact checked by Fact checked by Emily Swaim on July 23, 2021 linkedin Emily is a fact checker, editor, and writer who has expertise in psychology, health and lifestyle content. Learn about our editorial process Emily Swaim on July 23, 2021 Print fizkes / Getty Images Table of Contents View All Table of Contents What Does Christopher Mean? How Popular Is the Name Christopher? Name Variations Similar Names Common Nicknames Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Christopher What Does Christopher Mean? The name Christopher is derived from the Greek word Christóforos, meaning “bearer of Christ.” It is composed of two Greek elements Christós (Christ) and phero (to bear, carry). Christopher was also associated with Saint Christopher, patron saint of travelers who according to legend carried the Christ Child over a dangerous river. Origin: Christopher is an English name of Greek origin meaning “bearer of Christ.” Gender: Christopher is most commonly used as a boy’s name. Pronunciation: krihs-tuh-fer Although many baby names are separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best. How Popular Is the Name Christopher? Christopher is one of the most popular names in existence. You can also find it in various ethnolinguistic forms throughout the world. As an English first name, Christopher is a classic, regularly used since the 15th century. In the U.S., the name has been in the Top 500 names since 1900. According to data from the Social Security Administration, it ranked at the No. 2 spot from 1979 to 1994—its most popular year. From 1955 to 2020 the name features in the Top 50 names in the U.S. for boys. Name Variations The following are variations of the name Christopher: Christie (Scottish & Irish) Christoffel (Dutch) Christoph (German) Christophe (French) Christoforos (Greek) Christophorus (Latin) Christos (Greek) Cristóbal (Spanish) Cristoforo (Italian) Cristóvão (Portuguese) Kristoffer (Scandinavian) Krištof (Slavic) Krzysztof (Polish) Risto (Finnish) Similar Names Names with similar meaning as Christopher: Christian Christiano Cristian or Kristian Kristen Other boy names starting with C: Caleb Calvin Camden Cameron Carlos Carson Carter Cayden Charles Charlie Chase Cole Colin Colt Connor Cooper Corbin Common Nicknames Some popular nicknames for Christopher: Chip Chris Kester Kit Kris Topher Suggested Sibling Names Looking for a sibling name for Christopher? Here are some popular options: Abigail Addison Ava Benjamin Charlotte Daniel Dylan Elijah Grace Michael Norah William Famous People Named Christopher Here are some of the most notable Christophers: Christopher (Chris) Isaak, American musician known for his songs “Wicked Game, ”“Baby Did a Bad Bad Thing,” and “Somebody’s Crying” Christopher (Chris) Martin, English singer, songwriter, lead singer, and co-founder of the alternative rock band Coldplay Christopher (Chris) Reaves Messina, American blogger and speaker known as the inventor of the hashtag currently used on social media platforms Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer and navigator, who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean from Spain Christopher John Grace, American actor known for playing Eric Forman in the sitcom “That ‘70s Show” Christopher Keith Irvine, also known as Chris Jericho, is an American-Canadian professional wrestler and six-time world WWF/WWE champion Christopher Nolan, British-American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for directing the “Batman” series of movies starring Christian Bale Christopher Paolini, American author best known for his works, a tetralogy called “The Inheritance Cycle” Christopher Robin Milne, English author, and the only child of the author of “Winnie-the-Pooh” stories author A. A. Milne Sir Christopher Wren, acclaimed English architect known for designing St Paul’s Cathedral in London More Baby Names Still searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options: Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names 100 Greek Baby Names 100 Biblical Baby Names Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Get diet and wellness tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Social Security Administration. Popular baby names. Updated 2021.