NameBraid
Boy

Christian

“follower of christ”

Origin
Greek
Syllables
2
Popularity
66 of 100Popular
Nicknames
Chris

About the name Christian

Christian is a masculine first name meaning “follower of christ”, with roots in Greek. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common. Common nicknames include Chris.

Frequently asked about Christian

What does the name Christian mean?
The first name Christian means “follower of christ”.
Where does the name Christian come from?
Christian has its roots in Greek.
Is Christian a girls' or boys' name?
Christian is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Christian?
Christian is a fairly common first name.

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