Looking for a Christian baby boy name starting with the letter C? Here are 109 Christian boy names beginning with C, each with its meaning, including Caleb (Faithful; Devotion to God), Christopher (Christ-bearer), Christian (Follower of Christ).
Christian names draw on the Bible, the saints and the European languages where Christianity spread: Hebrew, Greek, Latin, English, French, Spanish, Italian, German and the Slavic languages. Many families pick a saint’s name or a biblical virtue, then choose a spelling that suits their language.
Christian boy names starting with C and their meanings
Caleb – Faithful; Devotion to God
Christopher – Christ-bearer
Christian – Follower of Christ
Charles – Free man
Cameron – Crooked nose
Carter – Cart driver
Colton – Coal town
Cody – Helpful
Cyrus – Sun
Calvin – Bald
Callum – Dove
Cassius – Hollow
Cecil – Blind, a saint
Cedric – Kind, loved
Chad – Warrior, a saint
Chester – Fortress
Christoph – Bearer of Christ
Clarence – Bright, clear
Claude – Lame
Clement – Merciful, a pope
Clifford – Ford by a cliff
Clinton – Settlement on a hill
Colin – Young pup, a form of Nicholas
Collin – Victory of the people
Columba – Dove, a saint
Conan – Little wolf
Conrad – Brave counsel
Constantine – Constant, steadfast
Cornelius – Horn, a centurion in Acts
Cosmo – Order, beauty
Crispin – Curly-haired, a saint
Cyprian – From Cyprus, a saint
Cyril – Lordly, a saint
Casimir – Proclaimer of peace, a saint
Cajetan – From Gaeta, a saint
Carlo – Free man
Carlos – Free man
Carl – Free man
Carson – Son of the marsh dwellers
Casey – Vigilant
Cecilio – Blind
Cesar – Long-haired
Charlie – Free man
Chris – Bearer of Christ
Christiano – Follower of Christ
Clay – Mortal
Clayton – Clay settlement
Cletus – Called, a pope
Clovis – Famous warrior
Cole – Victory of the people
Coleman – Dove
Colm – Dove
Connor – Lover of hounds
Corbin – Raven
Cormac – Charioteer
Craig – Rock
Crispian – Curly
Curtis – Courteous
Cuthbert – Famous, bright, a saint
Cyprien – From Cyprus
Cyrille – Lordly
Camden – Winding valley
Cassian – Hollow, a saint
Cedrick – Chief
Chandler – Candle maker
Channing – Wise
Chase – Hunter
Christy – Follower of Christ
Clark – Clerk, scholar
Claudio – Lame
Clemente – Merciful
Colby – Dark farm
Colman – Dove, a saint
Conall – Strong wolf
Corey – Seething pool
Cosimo – Order
Crosby – Village with crosses
Cruz – Cross
Custer – Sexton
Cyriac – Lordly, a saint
Caedmon – Wise warrior, a poet saint
Caius – Rejoice
Calixtus – Most beautiful, a pope
Camillus – Attendant, a saint
Carolus – Free man
Casper – Treasurer
Celestine – Heavenly, a pope
Chrysostom – Golden-mouthed, a saint
Ciaran – Dark, a saint
Cillian – Church
Clemens – Merciful
Conradin – Brave counsel
Constantin – Steadfast
Corentin – Hurricane, a saint
Cornelio – Horn
Cristobal – Bearer of Christ
Cristiano – Follower of Christ
Ciriaco – Lordly
Cyrillus – Lordly
Conleth – Chaste fire, a saint
Cronan – Brown, a saint
Colmcille – Dove of the church
Carolan – Champion
Cletis – Illustrious
Caspar – Treasurer
Christophe – Bearer of Christ
Cosmas – Order, a saint
Cosme – Order
Cristian – Christian
Tips for choosing the right name
- Keep a shortlist of 3–5 names and see which one feels right after a few days.
- Check the meaning and spelling with elders or a religious teacher if the name has spiritual significance.
- Say the full name aloud together with the surname and check it flows well.
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