Kristian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Kristian Name at a Glance

Name	Kristian
Meaning	Diminutive of Christian: Follower of Christ. Chris is used as a diminutive of many masculine and feminine names beginning with Chris-, including Christian, Christina, Christine, and Christopher.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Kristian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Kristian means “Diminutive of Christian: Follower of Christ. Chris is used as a diminutive of many masculine and feminine names beginning with Chris-, including Christian, Christina, Christine, and Christopher”. 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.

Kristian Name Origin

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

Is Kristian a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Kristian

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