Christopher Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Christopher Name at a Glance

Name	Christopher
Meaning	From the Greek word meaning carrier of Christ, Famous bearer: St Christopher, patron Saint of travellers, is believed to have carried the Christ-child across a river.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Christopher Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Christopher means “From the Greek word meaning carrier of Christ, Famous bearer: St Christopher, patron Saint of travellers, is believed to have carried the Christ-child across a river”. 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.

Christopher Name Origin

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

Is Christopher a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Christopher

When considering Christopher 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.