Boy name guide

Christian name meaning, origin and style

Christian name meaning: follower of Christ. Explore its origin, pronunciation and related names below.

Origin
Greek via Latin
Meaning
follower of Christ
Say it
KRIS-chun

Choosing Christian

A considered greek via latin choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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