Cristiano

Meaning of Cristiano

The name Cristiano means 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ'. It refers to someone who believes in and follows the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Cristiano has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cristiano

After ranking as high as #841 in 2015, Cristiano has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cristiano

• Cristiano Ronaldo
  Global football superstar
• Cristiano da Matta
  Brazilian Formula 1 driver
• Cristiano Malgioglio
  Italian singer, songwriter, TV personality
• Cristiano De André
  Italian singer-songwriter
• Cristiano Lucarelli
  Italian former footballer, manager

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Questions about the name Cristiano

What does the name Cristiano mean?

Cristiano means the name cristiano means 'a christian' or 'follower of christ'. it refers to someone who believes in and follows the teachings of jesus christ, and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Cristiano?

Cristiano did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Cristiano most popular?

Cristiano peaked at #841 in 2015.