Christopher
KRIS-tə-fər
Popularity
#61
Letters
11
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
2,074,303
Peak Year
#60,409 in 1984
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Christopher is a Greek name meaning 'Christ-bearer'. It is derived from the Greek words 'Christos' (Christ) and 'pheros' (to bear).
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Christopher Columbus
Italian explorer, known for voyages to America
Christopher Nolan
British-American film director and screenwriter
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