Bearer of Christ
A rare spelling variant of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros. It historically refers to the legend of Saint Christopher, who was said to have carried the Christ child across a dangerous river.
Less common today
Christepher isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,878 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).