Christopher
Boy name · Greek · pronounced KRISS-tuh-fur
Verified name
What does Christopher mean?
Bearer of christ
Origin and language
Greek, Late Latin
Language family: English|Greek
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 68 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 203 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Chris, Topher, Kit
Variant: Christoper, Kristofer
Related: Cristobal, Cristoforo
Using Christopher across cultures
Traditional Christian saint name across Europe.
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