Cristopher
bearer of Christ (Greek)
Cristopher is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #258 (28,785 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
bearer of Christ (Greek)
Cristopher comes from the Greek name Christophoros, historically associated with Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travelers. Introduced into the Philippines through American English naming conventions and Catholic hagiography, it is a very common male given name across various generations.
A variant spelling of Christopher, derived from the Ancient Greek name Christophoros meaning 'bearing Christ'. In the Philippines, the simplified spelling without the first 'h' is widely used alongside standard Christopher.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to 'Cris', 'Topher', or 'Toper' in the Philippines. Often used as a standalone first name or paired in compound names like John Cristopher or Mark Cristopher.
Related forms
- Christopher English
- Cristóbal Spanish
- Christophe French
- Cristoforo Italian
Cristopher with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Cristopher
How do I use Cristopher with two Filipino surnames?
Cristopher is the given name. The full name is Cristopher + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Cristopher a common boy name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #258 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.