Christopher vs John
Christopher
Gender: boy
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bearer of Christ
Peak: 1984 (3.21%)
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | Christopher | John |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 0.08% | 8.15% |
| 1890 | 0.06% | 7.10% |
| 1900 | 0.03% | 6.06% |
| 1910 | 0.03% | 5.49% |
| 1920 | 0.03% | 5.17% |
| 1930 | 0.02% | 4.64% |
| 1940 | 0.04% | 4.62% |
| 1950 | 0.28% | 4.37% |
| 1960 | 0.71% | 3.51% |
| 1970 | 2.20% | 3.07% |
| 1980 | 2.65% | 1.90% |
| 1990 | 2.44% | 1.35% |
| 2000 | 1.20% | 0.96% |
FAQ
Is Christopher or John more popular?
John has historically been more popular. Christopher peaked in 1984 while John peaked in 1880.
What do Christopher and John mean?
Christopher means "Bearer of Christ" while John means "God is gracious".