Origin and Meaning of Christoper

Bearer of Christ

Origin: Greek - Derived from the Greek name 'Christophoros', which is composed of 'Christos' meaning 'Christ' and 'phoros' meaning 'to bear' or 'to carry'.

• Christopher has a long history of usage in Christian contexts, as it refers to Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers.
• The name has equivalents in many languages, including 'Cristóbal' in Spanish, 'Cristoforo' in Italian, and 'Krzysztof' in Polish.
• Famous bearers of the name include Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer, and Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed film director.
• Christopher was particularly popular in English-speaking countries during the 20th century, consistently ranking in the top 20 names for boys from the 1970s to the 1990s.
• Variations of the name include shortened forms like Chris and Kristoff, as well as feminine versions like Christine and Christina.