What origin is the name Christian?

Christian comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Christian a popular name?

Christian is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Christian?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Christian — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Christian

Q: Is Christian a rare name?

Yes. Christian does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Christian

Christian

Unisex

english

2 syllables

Christian is an english unisex name meaning "Of the christian faith; servant of christ".

With english roots, Christian is a unisex name that means "Of the christian faith; servant of christ". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.