Fact: The name has been borne by various royals, including King Christian IV of Denmark, who ruled in the 17th century, and several other Danish and Norwegian kings.
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Christian Overview
Meaning
Follower of Christ
Gender
Boy, Gender-neutral
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word “Christianus,” coming from the Greek word “Christianos”.
Religion
Christianity
Pronunciation
/ˈkrɪʃtʃən/
Popularity
Popular in many countries, often ranked in the top 100 boys’ names in English-speaking regions since 1986.
Syllable
2 syllables
Length
9 letters
Numerology
11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)
Name Styles
Religious and Spiritual, Classic, Traditional, Cute
Associated Traits
Gracious, faithful, strong, compassionate, and reliable
Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance
Deeply rooted in Christian tradition, symbolizing devotion and faith.
Name Day
November 12th
Christian Variations in Different Cultures
Popular Variations
Christina, Christopher, Christine, Cristiano, Kristian, Krystian, Cristian, Kirsten
Common Nicknames
Chris, Christy, Kris, Chrissy, Kit
Diminutives
Christie, Christo, Christy, Chrissy, Kris
Famous People
- Christian Bale
(English Actor) - Christian Dior
(French Fashion Designer) - Christian Slater
(American Actor) - Christian Eriksen
(Danish Footballer) - Christian McCaffrey
(American Football Player) - Christian Cage
(American Wrestler)
Pop Culture Icons and Works
- Christian Grey
("Fifty Shades of Grey," Book and Film) - Christian Shephard
("Lost," TV Series) - Christian
("Moulin Rouge!," Film)
Places
- Christian County
(Kentucky, USA)
What Is the Meaning of Christian?
The name Christian means “follower of Christ”. It is derived from the Latin word “Christianus,” which in turn comes from the Greek word “Christianos,” meaning a follower of Christ.
The term “Christ” is derived from the Greek word “Christos,” meaning “anointed one,” which is a translation of the Hebrew word “Messiah.”
What Is the Origin of The Name Christian?
The name Christian originates from the Latin word “Christianus,” meaning “a Christian” or “follower of Christ.” It became popular in the early Christian communities and has been widely used across various cultures for centuries.
Christian Name Popularity
Popularity Chart of the Name Christian in the U.S. over the Years
 United States | #732022 | #772023 | |
| Top 3 Rankings | #212006 | #222000 | #222005 |
Annual Statistics Breakdown for Christian
| Year | Name Ranking | Number of Births | Birth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 (-4 from 2022) | 4125 (-346 from 2022) | 0.22527 |
| 2022 | 73 (-3 from 2021) | 4471 (-159 from 2021) | 0.23871 |
| 2021 | 70 (-8 from 2020) | 4630 (-469 from 2020) | 0.24712 |
| 2020 | 62 (-5 from 2019) | 5099 (-677 from 2019) | 0.27567 |
| 2019 | 57 (-3 from 2018) | 5776 (-801 from 2018) | 0.30056 |
| 2018 | 54 (-2 from 2017) | 6577 (-440 from 2017) | 0.33837 |
| 2017 | 52 (-6 from 2016) | 7017 (-649 from 2016) | 0.35455 |
| 2016 | 46 (-3 from 2015) | 7666 (-547 from 2015) | 0.37845 |
| 2015 | 43 (-1 from 2014) | 8213 (-261 from 2014) | 0.40172 |
| 2014 | 42 (-7 from 2013) | 8474 (-872 from 2013) | 0.41352 |
| 2013 | 35 (-2 from 2012) | 9346 (-291 from 2012) | 0.46251 |
| 2012 | 33 (-3 from 2011) | 9637 (-695 from 2011) | 0.47492 |
| 2011 | 30 (-1 from 2010) | 10332 (-777 from 2010) | 0.50861 |
| 2010 | 29 (-6 from 2009) | 11109 (-1541 from 2009) | 0.54074 |
| 2009 | 23 No change from 2008 | 12650 (-416 from 2008) | 0.59644 |
| 2008 | 23 (-1 from 2007) | 13066 (-993 from 2007) | 0.59924 |
| 2007 | 22 (-1 from 2006) | 14059 (-428 from 2006) | 0.63470 |
| 2006 | 21 (+1 from 2005) | 14487 (+278 from 2005) | 0.66079 |
| 2005 | 22 (+2 from 2004) | 14209 (+284 from 2004) | 0.66792 |
| 2004 | 24 (+1 from 2003) | 13925 (+19 from 2003) | 0.65890 |
| 2003 | 25 (-1 from 2002) | 13906 (-690 from 2002) | 0.66182 |
| 2002 | 24 No change from 2001 | 14596 (-860 from 2001) | 0.70626 |
| 2001 | 24 (-2 from 2000) | 15456 (-601 from 2000) | 0.74724 |
| 2000 | 22 (+3 from 1999) | 16057 (+1275 from 1999) | 0.76889 |
| 1999 | 25 (+1 from 1998) | 14782 (+263 from 1998) | 0.72496 |
| 1998 | 26 (-1 from 1997) | 14519 (-540 from 1997) | 0.71605 |
| 1997 | 25 (-1 from 1996) | 15059 (-763 from 1996) | 0.75379 |
| 1996 | 24 (+4 from 1995) | 15822 (+2011 from 1995) | 0.78963 |
| 1995 | 28 (+7 from 1994) | 13811 (+1824 from 1994) | 0.68665 |
| 1994 | 35 No change from 1993 | 11987 (+96 from 1993) | 0.58807 |
| 1993 | 35 No change from 1992 | 11891 (-63 from 1992) | 0.57569 |
| 1992 | 35 (+13 from 1991) | 11954 (+2509 from 1991) | 0.56946 |
| 1991 | 48 (+12 from 1990) | 9445 (+2665 from 1990) | 0.44558 |
| 1990 | 60 (+18 from 1989) | 6780 (+2156 from 1989) | 0.31505 |
| 1989 | 78 (+8 from 1988) | 4624 (+688 from 1988) | 0.22061 |
| 1988 | 86 (+4 from 1987) | 3936 (+612 from 1987) | 0.19658 |
| 1987 | 90 (-1 from 1986) | 3324 (+111 from 1986) | 0.17044 |
| 1986 | 89 (+12 from 1985) | 3213 (+299 from 1985) | 0.16720 |
| 1985 | 101 (+3 from 1984) | 2914 (+188 from 1984) | 0.15142 |
| 1984 | 104 (+8 from 1983) | 2726 (+306 from 1983) | 0.14525 |
| 1983 | 112 (+2 from 1982) | 2420 (-156 from 1982) | 0.12986 |
| 1982 | 114 (+7 from 1981) | 2576 (+342 from 1981) | 0.13650 |
| 1981 | 121 (-3 from 1980) | 2234 (-84 from 1980) | 0.11995 |
| 1980 | 118 (+2 from 1979) | 2318 (+54 from 1979) | 0.12498 |
| 1979 | 120 (-5 from 1978) | 2264 (+56 from 1978) | 0.12639 |
| 1978 | 115 (+1 from 1977) | 2208 (-86 from 1977) | 0.12923 |
| 1977 | 116 (-4 from 1976) | 2294 (+27 from 1976) | 0.13420 |
| 1976 | 112 (-9 from 1975) | 2267 (-195 from 1975) | 0.13886 |
| 1975 | 103 No change from 1974 | 2462 (-26 from 1974) | 0.15175 |
| 1974 | 103 (-6 from 1973) | 2488 (-208 from 1973) | 0.15261 |
| 1973 | 97 (-1 from 1972) | 2696 (-267 from 1972) | 0.16708 |
| 1972 | 96 (+26 from 1971) | 2963 (+322 from 1971) | 0.17700 |
| 1971 | 122 (+5 from 1970) | 2641 (+18 from 1970) | 0.14528 |
| 1970 | 127 (+13 from 1969) | 2623 (+430 from 1969) | 0.13771 |
| 1969 | 140 (+11 from 1968) | 2193 (+413 from 1968) | 0.11989 |
| 1968 | 151 (+35 from 1967) | 1780 (+460 from 1967) | 0.10026 |
| 1967 | 186 (+51 from 1966) | 1320 (+431 from 1966) | 0.07418 |
| 1966 | 237 (+38 from 1965) | 889 (+159 from 1965) | 0.04891 |
| 1965 | 275 (+19 from 1964) | 730 (+19 from 1964) | 0.03853 |
| 1964 | 294 (+5 from 1963) | 711 (+39 from 1963) | 0.03508 |
| 1963 | 299 (+6 from 1962) | 672 (+22 from 1962) | 0.03255 |
| 1962 | 305 (+14 from 1961) | 650 (+45 from 1961) | 0.03093 |
| 1961 | 319 (-18 from 1960) | 605 (-56 from 1960) | 0.02805 |
| 1960 | 301 (+22 from 1959) | 661 (+80 from 1959) | 0.03053 |
| 1959 | 323 (+53 from 1958) | 581 (+154 from 1958) | 0.02682 |
| 1958 | 376 (+51 from 1957) | 427 (+100 from 1957) | 0.01982 |
| 1957 | 427 (-45 from 1956) | 327 (-62 from 1956) | 0.01494 |
| 1956 | 382 (+3 from 1955) | 389 (+38 from 1955) | 0.01812 |
| 1955 | 385 (-6 from 1954) | 351 (-1 from 1954) | 0.01679 |
| 1954 | 379 (-4 from 1953) | 352 (+15 from 1953) | 0.01701 |
| 1953 | 375 (+10 from 1952) | 337 (+18 from 1952) | 0.01683 |
| 1952 | 385 (+29 from 1951) | 319 (+47 from 1951) | 0.01617 |
| 1951 | 414 (-2 from 1950) | 272 (+5 from 1950) | 0.01423 |
| 1950 | 412 (+41 from 1949) | 267 (+49 from 1949) | 0.01468 |
| 1949 | 453 (+15 from 1948) | 218 (+16 from 1948) | 0.01210 |
| 1948 | 468 (+24 from 1947) | 202 (+15 from 1947) | 0.01133 |
| 1947 | 492 (-15 from 1946) | 187 (+5 from 1946) | 0.01007 |
| 1946 | 477 (+26 from 1945) | 182 (+41 from 1945) | 0.01103 |
| 1945 | 503 (+21 from 1944) | 141 (+6 from 1944) | 0.01028 |
| 1944 | 524 (+18 from 1943) | 135 No change from 1943 | 0.00972 |
| 1943 | 542 (+64 from 1942) | 135 (+27 from 1942) | 0.00928 |
| 1942 | 606 (-74 from 1941) | 108 (-14 from 1941) | 0.00767 |
| 1941 | 532 (+65 from 1940) | 122 (+23 from 1940) | 0.00972 |
| 1940 | 597 (+4 from 1939) | 99 (+5 from 1939) | 0.00835 |
| 1939 | 601 (-11 from 1938) | 94 (-5 from 1938) | 0.00829 |
| 1938 | 590 (+46 from 1937) | 99 (+14 from 1937) | 0.00871 |
| 1937 | 636 (-25 from 1936) | 85 (-6 from 1936) | 0.00777 |
| 1936 | 611 (+114 from 1935) | 91 (+20 from 1935) | 0.00855 |
| 1935 | 725 (-102 from 1934) | 71 (-21 from 1934) | 0.00664 |
| 1934 | 623 (+45 from 1933) | 92 (+15 from 1933) | 0.00866 |
| 1933 | 668 (-12 from 1932) | 77 (-9 from 1932) | 0.00755 |
| 1932 | 656 (-23 from 1931) | 86 (-1 from 1931) | 0.00800 |
| 1931 | 633 (-1 from 1930) | 87 (-7 from 1930) | 0.00813 |
| 1930 | 632 (+1 from 1929) | 94 (+1 from 1929) | 0.00832 |
| 1929 | 633 (-55 from 1928) | 93 (-21 from 1928) | 0.00840 |
| 1928 | 578 (+6 from 1927) | 114 (+2 from 1927) | 0.00999 |
| 1927 | 584 (+1 from 1926) | 112 (-1 from 1926) | 0.00964 |
| 1926 | 585 (+27 from 1925) | 113 (+8 from 1925) | 0.00987 |
| 1925 | 612 (-44 from 1924) | 105 (-20 from 1924) | 0.00912 |
| 1924 | 568 (+14 from 1923) | 125 (+9 from 1923) | 0.01069 |
| 1923 | 582 (-93 from 1922) | 116 (-44 from 1922) | 0.01024 |
| 1922 | 489 (+54 from 1921) | 160 (+28 from 1921) | 0.01422 |
| 1921 | 543 (-36 from 1920) | 132 (-11 from 1920) | 0.01160 |
| 1920 | 507 (+24 from 1919) | 143 (+18 from 1919) | 0.01299 |
| 1919 | 531 (-57 from 1918) | 125 (-30 from 1918) | 0.01231 |
| 1918 | 474 (-8 from 1917) | 155 (+6 from 1917) | 0.01478 |
| 1917 | 466 (-14 from 1916) | 149 (-5 from 1916) | 0.01553 |
| 1916 | 452 (-7 from 1915) | 154 (+3 from 1915) | 0.01668 |
| 1915 | 445 (-8 from 1914) | 151 (+29 from 1914) | 0.01714 |
| 1914 | 437 (+14 from 1913) | 122 (+31 from 1913) | 0.01785 |
| 1913 | 451 (-47 from 1912) | 91 No change from 1912 | 0.01697 |
| 1912 | 404 (+53 from 1911) | 91 (+50 from 1911) | 0.02016 |
| 1911 | 457 (-27 from 1910) | 41 (+1 from 1910) | 0.01698 |
| 1910 | 430 (+43 from 1909) | 40 (+11 from 1909) | 0.01918 |
| 1909 | 473 (-21 from 1908) | 29 No change from 1908 | 0.01640 |
| 1908 | 452 (-56 from 1907) | 29 (-3 from 1907) | 0.01743 |
| 1907 | 396 (-33 from 1906) | 32 (-1 from 1906) | 0.02018 |
| 1906 | 363 (+58 from 1905) | 33 (+7 from 1905) | 0.02291 |
| 1905 | 421 (-53 from 1904) | 26 (-4 from 1904) | 0.01815 |
| 1904 | 368 (-56 from 1903) | 30 (-6 from 1903) | 0.02166 |
| 1903 | 312 (+25 from 1902) | 36 (+3 from 1902) | 0.02784 |
| 1902 | 337 (-60 from 1901) | 33 (-5 from 1901) | 0.02486 |
| 1901 | 277 (+98 from 1900) | 38 (+3 from 1900) | 0.03287 |
| 1900 | 375 (-118 from 1899) | 35 (-7 from 1899) | 0.02159 |
| 1899 | 257 (+93 from 1898) | 42 (+12 from 1898) | 0.03646 |
| 1898 | 350 (-62 from 1897) | 30 (-9 from 1897) | 0.02271 |
| 1897 | 288 (+24 from 1896) | 39 (+3 from 1896) | 0.03198 |
| 1896 | 312 (-67 from 1895) | 36 (-17 from 1895) | 0.02789 |
| 1895 | 245 (+33 from 1894) | 53 (+13 from 1894) | 0.04185 |
| 1894 | 278 (+1 from 1893) | 40 (+1 from 1893) | 0.03203 |
| 1893 | 279 No change from 1892 | 39 (-3 from 1892) | 0.03222 |
| 1892 | 279 (-2 from 1891) | 42 (+8 from 1891) | 0.03195 |
| 1891 | 277 (-40 from 1890) | 34 (-15 from 1890) | 0.03112 |
| 1890 | 237 (-11 from 1889) | 49 (-2 from 1889) | 0.04094 |
| 1889 | 226 (+17 from 1888) | 51 No change from 1888 | 0.04285 |
| 1888 | 243 (-13 from 1887) | 51 (+4 from 1887) | 0.03926 |
| 1887 | 230 (+68 from 1886) | 47 (+14 from 1886) | 0.04300 |
| 1886 | 298 (-81 from 1885) | 33 (-22 from 1885) | 0.02772 |
| 1885 | 217 (+14 from 1884) | 55 (+1 from 1884) | 0.04744 |
| 1884 | 231 (-16 from 1883) | 54 (+4 from 1883) | 0.04400 |
| 1883 | 215 (+23 from 1882) | 50 (+1 from 1882) | 0.04445 |
| 1882 | 238 (-30 from 1881) | 49 (-4 from 1881) | 0.04015 |
| 1881 | 208 (+44 from 1880) | 53 (+10 from 1880) | 0.04895 |
| 1880 | 252 First SSA data recorded | 43 First SSA data recorded | 0.03632 |
American States Popularity Rankings for Christian
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )California (CA)
 California (CA) | #722021 | #702022 | #702023 |
Texas (TX)
 Texas (TX) | #452021 | #532022 | #602023 |
New York (NY)
 New York (NY) | #672021 | #682022 | #822023 |
Florida (FL)
 Florida (FL) | #572021 | #552022 | #622023 |
Illinois (IL)
 Illinois (IL) | #952021 | #852022 | #872023 |
Pennsylvania (PA)
 Pennsylvania (PA) | #992021 | #902022 | #1002023 |
New Jersey (NJ)
 New Jersey (NJ) | #502021 | #562022 | #562023 |
Georgia (GA)
 Georgia (GA) | #442021 | #642022 | #552023 |
Ohio (OH)
 Ohio (OH) | #1282021 | #1272022 | #1312023 |
North Carolina (NC)
 North Carolina (NC) | #722021 | #642022 | #802023 |
Michigan (MI)
 Michigan (MI) | #1112021 | #1222022 | #972023 |
Virginia (VA)
 Virginia (VA) | #902021 | #682022 | #762023 |
Arizona (AZ)
 Arizona (AZ) | #642021 | #522022 | #732023 |
Massachusetts (MA)
 Massachusetts (MA) | #702021 | #1172022 | #862023 |
Tennessee (TN)
 Tennessee (TN) | #862021 | #1002022 | #872023 |
Louisiana (LA)
 Louisiana (LA) | #422021 | #492022 | #1032023 |
Maryland (MD)
 Maryland (MD) | #612021 | #732022 | #732023 |
Indiana (IN)
 Indiana (IN) | #1182021 | #1142022 | #1352023 |
Washington (WA)
 Washington (WA) | #1242021 | #1342022 | #1062023 |
Missouri (MO)
 Missouri (MO) | #1062021 | #1182022 | #862023 |
Alabama (AL)
 Alabama (AL) | #712021 | #742022 | #692023 |
Colorado (CO)
 Colorado (CO) | #1012021 | #1052022 | #1532023 |
South Carolina (SC)
 South Carolina (SC) | #632021 | #1012022 | #552023 |
Connecticut (CT)
 Connecticut (CT) | #682021 | #802022 | #842023 |
Wisconsin (WI)
 Wisconsin (WI) | #1422021 | #1852022 | #1152023 |
Kentucky (KY)
 Kentucky (KY) | #1132021 | #1272022 | #1032023 |
Minnesota (MN)
 Minnesota (MN) | #1572021 | #2052022 | #1852023 |
Oklahoma (OK)
 Oklahoma (OK) | #1172021 | #1242022 | #1152023 |
Utah (UT)
 Utah (UT) | #1462021 | #1262022 | #1582023 |
Nevada (NV)
 Nevada (NV) | #722021 | #862022 | #772023 |
Mississippi (MS)
 Mississippi (MS) | #632021 | #402022 | #822023 |
Oregon (OR)
 Oregon (OR) | #1492021 | #1502022 | #1342023 |
Kansas (KS)
 Kansas (KS) | #1492021 | #1132022 | #1192023 |
Arkansas (AR)
 Arkansas (AR) | #842021 | #782022 | #1282023 |
Iowa (IA)
 Iowa (IA) | #1502021 | #1722022 | #1642023 |
New Mexico (NM)
 New Mexico (NM) | #772021 | #582022 | #502023 |
Nebraska (NE)
 Nebraska (NE) | #1082021 | #1262022 | #1462023 |
Hawaii (HI)
 Hawaii (HI) | #2072021 | #572022 | #1182023 |
District of Columbia (DC)
 District of Columbia (DC) | #1092021 | #762022 | #1182023 |
West Virginia (WV)
 West Virginia (WV) | #2292021 | #922022 | #1692023 |
Rhode Island (RI)
 Rhode Island (RI) | #622021 | #1182022 | #972023 |
Idaho (ID)
 Idaho (ID) | #1172021 | #1332022 | #1692023 |
Delaware (DE)
 Delaware (DE) | #772021 | #742022 | #1412023 |
New Hampshire (NH)
 New Hampshire (NH) | #1222020 | #1652021 | #1962022 |
Maine (ME)
 Maine (ME) | #1992020 | #1672021 | #2062022 |
Alaska (AK)
 Alaska (AK) | #1032021 | #1532022 | #1522023 |
North Dakota (ND)
 North Dakota (ND) | #832021 | #1022022 | #1592023 |
Montana (MT)
 Montana (MT) | #2262020 | #2422021 | #1502022 |
South Dakota (SD)
 South Dakota (SD) | #1342021 | #2132022 | #1402023 |
Wyoming (WY)
 Wyoming (WY) | #572015 | #622016 | #422020 |
Vermont (VT)
 Vermont (VT) | #1302010 | #1132012 | #1332016 |
Popularity Rankings for Christian in other Countries and American Territories
(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)
Popularity in Philippines
 Philippines | #72017 | #92018 |
Popularity in Other American Territories
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
American Samoa
Guam
Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
 Other American Territories | #432017 | #192018 | #272020 |
Popularity in Italy
 Italy | #222020 | #232021 | #252022 |
Popularity in Galicia, Spain
 Galicia, Spain | #442000 |
Popularity in Denmark
 Denmark | #452021 | #492022 | #45First half of 2023 |
Popularity in Puerto Rico
 Puerto Rico | #612021 | #1022022 | #812023 |
Popularity in Australia (NSW)
 Australia (NSW) | #822020 | #732021 | #802022 |
Popularity in Spain
 Spain | #942007 | #842008 | #892009 |
Popularity in Austria
 Austria | #882020 | #862021 | #1052022 |
Popularity in Sweden
 Sweden | #1002007 | #2802022 | #2662023 |
Popularity in Norway
 Norway | #1112021 | #1112022 | #1162023 |
Popularity in Chile
 Chile | #1352019 | #1562020 | #1532021 |
Popularity in Germany
 Germany | #1462021 | #1702022 | #1652023 |
Popularity in Argentina
 Argentina | #1471997 | #1841998 | #1501999 |
Popularity in Mexico
 Mexico | #1522020 | #1472021 |
Popularity in Switzerland
 Switzerland | #1482020 | #2002021 | #1692022 |
Popularity in Canada
 Canada | #1512021 | #1532022 | #3552023 |
Popularity in France
 France | #1881992 | #1751993 | #1791994 |
Popularity in Quebec, Canada
 Quebec, Canada | #2272020 | #2232021 | #1832022 |
Popularity in Greenland
 Greenland | #2002017 | #1942019 | #2002021 |
Popularity in Northern Ireland
 Northern Ireland | #2662021 | #2342022 | #2212023 |
Popularity in England and Wales
 England and Wales | #2252019 | #2332020 | #2482021 |
Popularity in Iceland
 Iceland | #2292021 |
Popularity in New Zealand
 New Zealand | #3262021 | #2692022 | #2342023 |
Popularity in Ireland
 Ireland | #2572021 | #2512022 | #2882023 |
Popularity in Poland
 Poland | #3842019 | #2972021 | #3372023 |
Popularity in Scotland
 Scotland | #4012021 | #3922022 | #4822023 |
Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources
Is Christian a Name for Boys or Girls?
Christian is traditionally a name for boys. However, it has also been used as a name for girls, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Christian
- Christina
- Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: GreekChristopher - Christine
- Cristiano
- Kristian
- Krystian
- Meaning: Follower of Christ
Origin: LatinCristian - Kirsten
- Chris
- Christy
- Kris
- Chrissy
- Kit
- Christie
- Christo
- Christy
- Chrissy
- Kris
- Meaning: Brave as a lion, lion-hearted
Origin: Italian, Spanish, Portuguese Leonardo - Marshall
- Meaning: Western meadow
Origin: EnglishWesley - Meaning: Famous, noble, champion
Origin: IrishNolan - Meaning: Universal, whole, truth
Origin: German, EnglishEmmett - Meaning: Supplanter
Origin: SpanishDiego - Meaning: Wealth, prosperity
Origin: GermanOtto - Meaning: Sun
Origin: PersianCyrus - Meaning: Happy, prosperous, lucky
Origin: LatinFelix - Meaning: Bowman
Origin: English, Latin, FrenchArcher
Christian in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places
- Christian Bale (Actor, born 1974): A British actor known for his roles in "The Dark Knight" trilogy and "American Psycho."
- Christian Dior (Fashion Designer, 1905-1957): A French fashion designer who founded the iconic Christian Dior brand.
- Christian Slater (Actor, born 1969): An American actor known for his roles in "Heathers" and "Mr. Robot."
- Christian Eriksen (Footballer, born 1992): A Danish professional soccer player known for his time with Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan.
- Christian McCaffrey (American Football Player, born 1996): An American football player, widely regarded as one of the top running backs in the NFL, playing for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Christian Cage (Wrestler, born 1973): A Canadian professional wrestler, also known as Christian, renowned for his time in WWE and AEW, known for his technical skill and multiple championship reigns.
- Christian Grey ("Fifty Shades of Grey," 2011, Book and Film): A fictional character from the "Fifty Shades" series, known for his complex personality and romantic entanglements.
- Christian Shephard ("Lost," 2004, TV Series): A character from the TV series "Lost," serving as Jack Shephard’s father and a significant figure in the storyline.
- Christian ("Moulin Rouge!," 2001, Movie): A character played by Ewan McGregor in the musical film, known for his passionate romance and poetic talent.
- Christian County (Kentucky, USA): A county named after William Christian, a soldier in the American Revolutionary War.
Similar Names to Christian
Sibling Names for Christian
Parents Who Like the Name Christian Also Like
- Meaning: Defender or protector of man, warrior
Origin: GreekAlexander - Meaning: Son of the right hand, son of the south
Origin: HebrewBenjamin - Meaning: Bearing Christ
Origin: GreekChristopher - Meaning: Beloved
Origin: HebrewDavid - Meaning: Yahweh is God
Origin: HebrewElijah - Meaning: Strong, firm, enduring
Origin: HebrewEthan - Meaning: God is my strength, a hero of God
Origin: HebrewGabriel - Meaning: Supplanter, holder of the heel
Origin: HebrewJames - Meaning: Gift of God, gift of Yahweh
Origin: HebrewMatthew - Meaning: Gift of God, God has given
Origin: HebrewNathaniel
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