Bearer of Christ
A rare spelling variant of the Greek name Christopher. It is derived from the Greek elements 'Christos', meaning Christ, and 'phero', meaning to bear or carry. Historically, the name refers to the legend of Saint Christopher carrying the Christ child across a river.
Less common today
Christpher isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,711 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
