Christian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Christian Name at a Glance

Name	Christian
Meaning	Believes in Christ.
Origin	Danish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Christian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Christian means “Believes in Christ”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Christian Name Origin

Our database records Christian under Danish origin. Browse more Danish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Christian a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Christian is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Christian

When considering Christian for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.