Boy name
Christopher name meaning
“bearer of Christ”
Christopher is a masculine name of Greek origin meaning bearer of Christ. It comes from Christophoros, which combines Christos, meaning Christ, with an element meaning to bear. These two elements supply the name’s meaning. Christopher is also associated with Saint Christopher in the European tradition.
What does Christopher mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Christopher
From Greek Christophoros, combining Christos, 'Christ', with an element meaning 'to bear'. It is associated with Saint Christopher.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Christopher
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Christopher, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Christopher: bearer of Christ
- Ezer: help, assistance
- Pit: stone, rock
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Meaning of each word
- Christopher: bearer of Christ
- Pol: small, humble
- Manuel: God is with us
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Christopher Gideon
Meaning of each word
- Christopher: bearer of Christ
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
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Naftali Christopher Bonaventura
Meaning of each word
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
- Christopher: bearer of Christ
- Bonaventura: good fortune, good luck
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Christopher Andrei
Meaning of each word
- Christopher: bearer of Christ
- Andrei: manly, brave
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Meaning of each word
- Christopher: bearer of Christ
- Sabinus: of the Sabine people
- Yosafat: the Lord has judged
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How to pronounce Christopher
| Syllables | 3 · 11 letters · 11-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦕꦿꦶꦱ꧀ꦠꦺꦴꦥ꧀ꦲꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮎᮢᮤᮞ᮪ᮒᮧᮕ᮪ᮠᮨᮁ |
Is Christopher a boy’s name?
Yes, Christopher is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Christopher ranks #1,191 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiadi♂Faithful and noble
- Abdi♂Servant, attendant
Famous people named Christopher
- Christopher Rungkat · b. 1990
- Christopher Rusdianto · b. 1990
- Christopher Edgar · b. 2002
- Christopher Abimanyu · b. 1970
- Christopher David Wijaya · b. 2002
- Christopher Farrel Millenio Kusumo
- Christopher V. Warren · b. 2000
- Christopher Edbert Setiabudi
- Christopher Felix Alexander · b. 2001
- Christopher Nugroho · b. 1973
- Christopher Raymond Tannur
- Christopher Veri Semuil Wenas · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Christopher
What is the meaning of Christopher?
Christopher means bearer of Christ. From Greek Christophoros, combining Christos, 'Christ', with an element meaning 'to bear'. It is associated with Saint Christopher.
Is Christopher a boy’s name?
Yes, Christopher is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Christopher?
Christopher is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Christopher have?
Christopher has 3 syllables (Chris-top-her) and 11 letters.
How popular is the name Christopher?
Christopher ranks #1,191 among boy names in our data sample (16 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Christopher?
Some ideas: Christopher Ezer Pit; Christopher Pol Manuel; Christopher Gideon.
Famous people named Christopher?
Notable people named Christopher include Christopher Rungkat, Christopher Rusdianto, Christopher Edgar.
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