Christopher

Baby name — meaning, origin & popularity

Boys
Starts with the letter C
3 syllables
11 letters

About the name Christopher

Christopher is a beautiful baby name. Below you'll find its likely gender, origin patterns, syllable structure and a curated list of similar names — everything you need to decide if Christopher is the right fit for your baby.

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What does the name Christopher mean?

Meanings vary by culture and history. Christopher is most commonly associated with positive qualities — explore our app with your partner to dive deeper.

Is Christopher a popular baby name?

Popularity changes by year and country. Use our directory to compare Christopher with thousands of other names.

What names are similar to Christopher?

Look at our 'Similar names' section above for ideas that share the same starting letter or feel.

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