NAME PROFILE
Nevan
Derived from the Greek name 'Christophoros', meaning 'bearing Christ' or 'Christ-bearer.' It describes a compassionate and protective individual who serves as a guiding light and a source of strength for those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,189 |
| Gender | Male (22% / 78%) |
| Peak year | 2005 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1999 |
| Most recent | 2016 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 37%TX — 26%PA — 17%OH — 11%NY — 9%
Notable People
Christopher Walken (Actor - The Deer Hunter) · Christopher Nolan (Director - Inception) · Christopher Reeve (Actor - Superman) · Christopher Lloyd (Actor - Back to the Future) · Christopher Marlowe (Playwright - Doctor Faustus)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ChrisTopherKitCJ
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