Christopher

Meaning of Christopher

This name comes from Greek and means 'Christ-bearer.' It refers to someone who carries or represents Christ, often in a spiritual sense.

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Popularity of Christopher

Christopher has held fairly steady, sitting around #68 in 2025 after peaking at #5 in 2000.

Notable people named Christopher

• Christopher Nolan
  Acclaimed film director, screenwriter
• Chris Pratt
  Popular actor, Guardians of the Galaxy
• Christopher Walken
  Distinctive actor, Oscar winner
• Christopher Columbus
  Italian explorer, New World
• Christopher Reeve
  Actor, played Superman

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Questions about the name Christopher

What does the name Christopher mean?

Christopher means this name comes from greek and means 'christ-bearer.' it refers to someone who carries or represents christ, often in a spiritual sense, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Christopher a boy's or a girl's name?

Christopher is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Christopher?

In 2025, Christopher ranked #68 for boys, down from #61 the year before.

When was Christopher most popular?

Christopher peaked at #5 in 2000.