Cristopher vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cristopher

Boy #1,229 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cristopher Rank #1,229

Howard Rank #1,056

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #1229 for Cristopher.

Is Cristopher or Howard more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Cristopher at #1229 in the United States.

What do Cristopher and Howard mean?

Cristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cristopher and Howard boy or girl names?

Cristopher is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.