Christopher vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Christopher Rank #61

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Christopher or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Leo mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Christopher and Leo boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.