Christopherdavi Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KRIS-toh-fer-DAV-ee //ˈkrɪstəfər ˈdɑvi//
Origin: Greek; Hebrew
Meaning: Greek: bearer of Christ; Hebrew: beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Christopherdavi is a compound of two distinct elements: "Christopher" and "Davi." The name Christopher originates from the Greek name "Christophoros," which means "bearer of Christ." This name is derived from the components "Christos," meaning "Christ," and "phoros," meaning "to bear" or "to carry." The name entered the Latin language as "Christopherus" before making its way into Old French as "Christofre," and subsequently into Middle English as "Christopher." The name gained prominence in the Christian tradition due to the legendary figure Saint Christopher, who is venerated as a martyr and is often depicted carrying the Christ child across a river. His feast day is celebrated on July 25th, and he has been a popular patron saint of travelers since at least the 4th century.
The second element, "Davi," is a variant of the name David, which has its roots in the Hebrew name "Dāwīḏ," meaning "beloved." The name David appears in the Hebrew Bible as the second king of Israel, renowned for his leadership and poetic contributions, particularly the Psalms. The name was adopted into Greek as "Dauid" and later into Latin as "Davidus," before being incorporated into various languages, including English.
The biblical narrative surrounding David, including his defeat of Goliath and his complex reign, has made the name enduringly significant in Judeo-Christian culture. The combination of Christopher and Davi thus carries a rich tapestry of religious and historical significance.
The name Christopherdavi symbolizes a connection to Christian heritage, embodying the virtues of faith and protection associated with Saint Christopher, while also reflecting the beloved nature of the biblical King David. This duality of meaning underscores the name's potential resonance within families that value both Christian tradition and historical legacy.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Christopherdavi was first seen in the United States in 2004.
Christopherdavi has ranked as high as #1337 nationally, which occurred in 2004, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Christopherdavi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Christopherdavi is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Christopherdavi was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Christopherdavi
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Christopherdavi.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 |