Gender: M
Origin: Greek
Meaning: "follower of Christ"
Popularity in 2008: #23
In the Top 25 since 1996, Christian is threatening to overtake the stalwart Christopher. Once considered overly pious, it's now seen as making a bold statement of faith by some. It also has secular appeal for others; Cristian is a popular variant spelling.
International Variations:
Christiansen
(Danish)
Christiaan,
Cristiaan,
Kerstan
(Dutch)
Chrétien,
Cretien,
Chréstien
(French)
Krischan,
Karsten,
Carsten
(German)
Christion,
Christos,
Christiano
(Greek)
Kristian
(Scandinavian)
Cristiano,
Cristian
(Spanish)
Krist
(Swedish)
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