Meaning and history
Christos is a Greek masculine name meaning “anointed,” directly derived from Greek Christos, the title translated as Christ. Although closely associated with Jesus in Christianity, it has long been used as an ordinary personal name in Greece and Cyprus. Artists Christos Tsiolkas and Christos Dantis are notable bearers.
In 2025, 33 babies were recorded with the name Christos, ranking #3,450 among boys.