Kristen
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kristen
Kristen
Kristen is an irish unisex name meaning "Christ-bearer; variant of christine, christina, and christiana. follower of christ".
Kristen is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "Christ-bearer; variant of christine, christina, and christiana. follower of christ". It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- irish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Christ-bearer; variant of christine, christina, and christiana. follower of christ
Popularity
Quick answers about Kristen
What does Kristen mean?
Kristen is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "Christ-bearer; variant of christine, christina, and christiana. follower of christ".
Is Kristen a rare name?
Yes. Kristen does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Kristen
Kristen means "Christ-bearer; variant of christine, christina, and christiana. follower of christ" — these names share that spirit.
- Christopher — "Bearer of Christ" (greek)
- Oliver — "Olive tree, peace bearer" (latin)
Questions parents ask about Kristen
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