What does Christos mean?
Christos means “anointed” in Greek.
What does Alexandros mean?
Greek Alexandros, from 'alexo' ('to defend, help') and 'aner/andros' ('man'), i.e. 'defender of men/people'. Borne by Alexander the Great.
Christos vs Alexandros
Which is more popular?
Christos is more popular than Alexandros today: about 33 US babies were given the name Christos in 2025, compared with 0 named Alexandros.
| Christos | Alexandros | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Anointed | Defender of the people |
| Origin | Greek | greek |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | KREES-tos | ah-leh-KSAN-dros |
| Syllables | 2 | 4 |
| First appeared | 1915 | 0 |
| Peak year | 1979 (67) | 2007 (60) |
| In 2025 | 33 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Christos
Alexandros
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Christos | Alexandros |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 180 | 226 |
| 2010s | 386 | 420 |
| 2000s | 463 | 401 |
| 1990s | 374 | 345 |
| 1980s | 458 | 222 |
| 1970s | 485 | 144 |
| 1960s | 226 | 17 |
| 1950s | 93 | 0 |
| 1940s | 57 | 0 |
| 1930s | 51 | 0 |
| 1920s | 86 | 0 |
| 1910s | 31 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Christos or Alexandros more popular?
Christos is more popular than Alexandros today: about 33 US babies were given the name Christos in 2025, compared with 0 named Alexandros.
What is the difference between Christos and Alexandros?
Christos means Anointed (Greek origin), while Alexandros means Defender of the people (greek origin).
Which name is older, Christos or Alexandros?
In US records, Christos first appears in 1915 and Alexandros in 0, so Alexandros has the longer recorded history.