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Boy Name

Christopher

"Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier"

Ranked #61 for boys

About the Name Christopher

Meaning

Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier

Origin

Greek

Gender

Boy

First Letter

C

Boy Rank

#61

Christopher is a boy name of Greek origin. The name means "Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier" and Currently ranked #61 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with C or explore other Greek names.

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Popularity Over Time

#78656
1950
#238078
1960
#478214
1970
#558526
1980
#361327
1990
#203801
2000
#102241
2010
#27926
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Christopher

  • CC Christopher Columbus
  • CN Christopher Nolan
  • CW Christopher Walken

Names Similar to Christopher

Christian

Boy

Follower of Christ, anointed one

Latin #77

Charles

Boy

Free man, strong and manly

Germanic #51

Carter

Boy

Cart driver, transporter of goods

English #45

Chase

Boy

To hunt, huntsman

English #173
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Quick Facts

Syllables
3
Letters
11
Starts with
C
Origin
Greek

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