Bearer of Christ
A rare variant of the Greek name Christopher. It is derived from the Greek name Christophoros, which combines 'Christos' (Christ) and 'pherein' (to bear), historically symbolizing the legend of Saint Christopher carrying the Christ child across a river.
Less common today
Christoher isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,411 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
