Cristian

Boy's name

Cristian is derived from the Latin name Christianus, meaning "follower of Christ." It has religious connotations and is popular in many cultures.

Meaning A Christian
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 1,078
Peak year 2006

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Names Starting With C

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Cristian Ronaldo - Soccer player, multiple Ballon d'Or winner.
  • Cristian Castro - Mexican singer, Latin Grammy winner.
  • Cristian de la Fuente - Chilean actor, telenovelas and Hollywood films.
  • Cristian Mungiu - Romanian filmmaker, Cannes Film Festival winner.
  • Cristian Zapata - Colombian soccer player, Serie A defender.
  • Cristian Pavón - Argentine soccer player, Boca Juniors forward.
  • Cristian Tello - Spanish soccer player, La Liga winger.
  • Cristian Ansaldi - Argentine soccer player, Serie A defender.
  • Cristian Gamboa - Costa Rican soccer player, right-back.
  • Cristian Rodríguez - Uruguayan soccer player, midfielder for Peñarol.

Brothers for Cristian

Boy names closely related to Cristian

Angel Isaias Diego Miguel Gael Matias Mario Javier

Sisters for Cristian

Girl names closely related to Cristian

Alexa Angela Alondra Cataleya Andrea Nayeli Jimena Daniela

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Cristian

Chrissy Christa Christen Christene Christi Christia Christian Christiana

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