Christopher
bearer of Christ (Greek)
Christopher is a english / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 35, with 152,014 records. It has 4 syllables.
Origin and meaning
bearer of Christ (Greek)
Christopher is of Greek Christian origin, composed of Christos ('Christ') and pherein ('to bear'). In the Philippines, it is a very common given name introduced primarily through American English influence and Christian tradition, consistently remaining one of the most popular male names over recent decades.
Derived from the Late Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'bearing Christ'. It spread throughout Europe via Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers, and entered Philippine naming practices heavily during the American colonial period and post-war era through English influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Extremely common in the Philippines. Commonly shortened to nicknames such as Chris, Topher, Kit, or Toff/Toffee. Often used as a standalone first name or paired in compound names like Christopher John or John Christopher.
Related forms
- Cristóbal Spanish
- Christophe French
- Cristoforo Italian
- Cristóvão Portuguese
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Christopher with common surname pairs
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How do I use Christopher with two Filipino surnames?
Christopher is the given name. The full name is Christopher + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Christopher a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Christopher is number 35, with 152,014 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.