Christopher

American  

[kris-tuh-fer] / ˈkrɪs tə fər /

noun

1. Saint, died a.d. c250, Christian martyr.

2. a male given name: from a Greek word meaning “Christ-bearer.”

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Christopher British  

/ ˈkrɪstəfə /

noun

1. Saint. 3rd century _ad , Christian martyr; patron saint of travellers

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Christopher Cultural  

1. A Christian saint (though no longer listed by the Catholic Church in the Calendar of Saints). Jesus appeared to him as a little child whom Christopher carried across a stream. Christopher means “Christ-bearer.”

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Christopher is the patron saint of travelers.

Example Sentences

President Donald Trump has named Christopher Phelan as his next chief economist, an increasingly important role as the White House focuses on affordability and employment ahead of the midterm elections.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Christopher Lee, Mooresville’s former director of innovation and technology, tells a different story in a federal lawsuit he filed this month against the town, Carney and other officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Juilliard offered Christopher the option of returning, but he already had his next gig lined up when the “In the Heights” tour ended.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Christopher Dring, editor of The Game Business, said the price cut reflects the "challenge" Microsoft faces to regain fans' trust in the brand.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Christopher ducked and then hissed as it caught him on the shoulder.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell