Christian: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Christian · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Christian: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Follower of Christ»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Latin
Popularity
83 out of 100
Where Christian is popular
- ItalyISTAT#29
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Christian
Christian draws on Latin tradition and is generally taken to mean "Follower of Christ." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Christian and carries 2 syllables. Christian is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Christian is a well-loved favorite, scoring 83 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as .
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FAQ
What does the name Christian mean?+
The name Christian means "Follower of Christ".
What is the origin of the name Christian?+
Christian is a name of Latin origin.
Is Christian a girl or boy name?+
Christian is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Christian?+
Christian is pronounced Christian (2 syllables).
Is Christian a popular name?+
Christian is a well-loved favorite, scoring 83 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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