Cristopher

bearer of Christ (Greek)

Cristopher is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. PSA rank #258 (28,785 records), 3 syllables.

English / Other Modern English
PSA rank
#258
Count
28,785
Syllables
3
Origin
English / Other
Historical layer
Modern English
Sound
Strong

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.

English 80% Other 20%

Name character

Strength
3/5
Modernity
3/5
Formal feel
2/5
Sound: Strong Saint Pairs with short or long surnames Travels well High origin confidence

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.

Best known for: Saint Christopher, patron saint of travelers

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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.