Meaning: Christ-bearer
The story
Christopher joins Greek elements for Christ and carrying. The name has a long Christian history and several familiar short forms, including Chris and Kit.
Nicknames
- Chris
- Kit
Spellings & variants
- Kristopher
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Christopher comes from Greek and English.
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