Andrew vs Christopher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Christopher

Boy #61 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who carries Christ in heart"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Spanish German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#61
Total SSA Count
5,054
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chris, Kit, Topher

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Christopher Rank #61

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 vs #68 for Andrew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrew ___

  • Andrew James
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Andrew William
  • Andrew Michael
  • Andrew Joseph
  • Andrew David

Christopher ___

  • Christopher James
  • Christopher Michael
  • Christopher Thomas
  • Christopher Alexander
  • Christopher David
  • Christopher John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrew

Katherine Elizabeth Thomas Philip Charlotte

If you choose Christopher

Nicholas Sebastian Katherine Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Christopher more popular?

Christopher is more popular, ranked #61 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Christopher mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Christopher means "one who carries Christ in heart" (Greek origin).

Are Andrew and Christopher boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Christopher is primarily a boy name.

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