Christopher vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Christopher Rank #61

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Christopher or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Benjamin mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Christopher and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.