Bearer of Christ
A rare spelling variant of the Greek name Christopher. It is derived from the elements 'Christos', referring to Christ, and 'pherein', meaning to carry or bear. Historically, the name refers to the legend of Saint Christopher carrying the Christ child across a river.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Chrisotpher in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
