Christian
follower of Christ (Latin)
Christian is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #10 (236,634 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
follower of Christ (Latin)
Christian derives from the Latin 'Christianus', originating from the Greek 'Christos'. In the Philippines, it is one of the most consistently popular male given names, reflecting the country's deep Catholic and Christian heritage combined with modern English naming preferences.
Derived from the Medieval Latin name Christianus meaning 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ', itself from the Greek Christos ('anointed'). It became popular across Europe and was widely introduced to the Philippines through both Western religious tradition and 20th-century American naming patterns.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common across all social classes in the Philippines. Often shortened to nicknames like 'Chris', 'Tian', 'Chan-chan', or 'Kit'. Frequently used in compound names such as Christian Paul, John Christian, or Christian Dave.
Related forms
- Cristián Spanish
- Cristiano Portuguese
- Cristiano Italian
- Christian French
Yearly popularity (PSA samples)
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,585 |
| 2007 | 2,376 |
| 2008 | 1,789 |
| 2009 | 1,529 |
| 2010 | 1,073 |
| 2018 | 1,731 |
| 2019 | 1,473 |
| 2020 | 808 |
Christian with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Christian
How do I use Christian with two Filipino surnames?
Christian is the given name. The full name is Christian + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Christian a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #10 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.