What origin is the name Christmas?

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

What are good brother names for Christmas?

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

Christmas

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Christmas

Christmas

Unisex

English

2 syllables

Christmas is an English unisex name meaning "Mass for christ.".

Parents who choose Christmas pick a unisex name from the English tradition, meaning "Mass for 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.

Last updated 22 October 2026.

Meaning

Mass for christ.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Quick answers about Christmas

What does Christmas mean?

Christmas is a unisex name of English origin meaning "Mass for christ.".

How popular is Christmas?

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