Christopher vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Christopher Rank #61

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #61 for Christopher.

Is Christopher or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Christopher at #61 in the United States.

What do Christopher and Samuel mean?

Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Christopher and Samuel boy or girl names?

Christopher is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.