Christian Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Christian.Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottAre you looking for a traditional masculine name that highlights your faith? If you follow Christianity, Christian might be the perfect choice for you.The name Christian comes from a Latin word that means “follower of Christ,” just as the word Christian does in English. Origin: Christian is derived from the Latin christianus, which means “a follower of Christ.”Gender: Christian can be used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly used as a masculine name. Feminine variants include Christa, Christine, and Christina.Pronunciation: KRIS-chin
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How Popular Is the Name Christian?Christian is a consistently popular name in the US and has only become more popular with time. In 1986, it joined the top 100 names for boys in the US, ranking as No. 89. It continued to rise, reaching its peak at No. 21 in 2006. In 2023, Christian ranked as the No. 77 boy's name in the US.Name VariationsAs the Christian religion has spread across the globe, there are equivalents to the name Christian in virtually every known language. Some of the most common forms include:Christiaan (Afrikaans)Chrétien (French)Críosdaidh (Gaelic)Cristian (Galician)Cristián (Spanish)Cristiano (Italian)Karsten (Dutch)Kristen (Danish)Kristian (Swedish)Kristián (Czech)Kristiāns (Latvian)Kristijan (Croatian)Kristijonas (Lithuanian)Kristjan (Estonian)Kristján (Icelandic)Kristo (Albanian)Krisztián (Hungarian)Krystian (Polish)Traditionally feminine variants include:ChristinaChristineCristinaKirstenKristenKristinKristinaKyrstenSimilar NamesClosely related is the name Christopher (meaning “Christ-bearer”) and its family of similar names:ChristoffelChristofferCristoforoKristobalKristoffKristoforKrisztoferOther names starting with "C" include:CalebCalvinCameronCarsonCarterCharlesChaseColeColtonConnorCooperColinColtNicknames for ChristianThe most popular nickname for Christian is Chris. Other possible spellings include Cris, Chrys, Kris and Krys.Suggested Sibling NamesLooking for a sibling name for baby Christian? Here are some popular options:AustinDestinyGavinHaileyJonathanLaurenLukeMorganSamuelVictoriaFamous People Named ChristianThere have been a number of notable people named Christian. These include: Christian Alexander, American actor known for his role on General HospitalChristian Bale, English actor known for playing Batman in the Dark Knight film seriesChristian Bauman, American novelist known for his book The Ice Beneath YouChristian Bergman, American baseball player who played for the Colorado Rockies and Seattle MarinersChristian Bethancourt, Panamanian baseball player who plays for the Pittsburgh PiratesChristian Bizot, French winemaker, head of the Bollinger Champagne houseChristian Boros, German advertising agency founder and art collectorChristian Bryant. American football playerChristian Cooke, English actor known for his roles in the films Where the Heart Is, Demons, and TrinityChristian DiLauro, American football playerChristian Dior, French fashion designer and founder of one of the world’s best-known fashion brandsChristian Doppler, Austrian mathematician and physicist who discovered the principle known as the “Doppler Effect”Christian Garcia, American baseball player who pitched for the Washington NationalsChristian Hosoi, American professional skateboarderChristian Kirk, American football player who plays for the Arizona CardinalsChristian Lacroix, French fashion designerChristian Latouche, French businessman and founder and CEO of Fiducial SAChristian Jimenez, American soccer playerChristian Kälin, Swiss lawyer, businessman, and chairman of Henley & PartnersChristian Navarro, American actor known for his role in the Netflix series 13 Reasons WhyChristian Okoye, Nigerian-American football player who played for the Kansas City ChiefsChristian Ponder, American football player who played quarterback for the Minnesota VikingsChristian Reiher, German mathematician known for solving Kemnitz's conjectureChristian Rosenmeier, American politician known for the legislation that created Charles A. Lindbergh State Park and Camp RipleyChristian Siriano, American fashion designer who gained fame as the winner of the Project Runway competitionChristian Slater, American actor known for his roles in such films as Heathers, Pump Up the Volume, and True RomanceChristian Taylor, American athlete who won the gold medal for the triple jump in the 2016 Olympic GamesChristian Wulff, German politician who served as President of Germany from 2010 to 2012Christian Yelich, American baseball player who plays for the Milwaukee Brewers More Baby NamesStill searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options:Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names20 Angel Names With Spiritual MeaningHow To Choose a Name for Your Baby
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