Christian Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Christian Name at a Glance

Name	Christian
Meaning	Christian. Follower of Christ.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Christian Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Christian means “Christian. Follower of 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 Greek origin. Browse more Greek 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 girl 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.