Christiaan
BoyDutch
Christiaan is a boy name of Dutch origin meaning "Follower Of Christ".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Dutch
Popularity
81 / 100
Syllables
2
Length
10 letters
Meaning
Follower Of Christ
Etymology
Christiaan is a Dutch, Flemish, and Afrikaans male given name. An archaic spelling of the name was Christiaen with "ae" to indicate the long sound "a".
Famous People Named Christiaan
- Christiaan Huygens — Dutch mathematician, physicist and astronomer (1629–1695)
- Christiaan Eijkman — Dutch physician (1858–1930)
- Christiaan Barnard — South African cardiac surgeon
- Christiaan Hendrik Persoon — German mycologist (1761-1836)
- Christiaan de Wet — Boer general, rebel and politician (1854-1922)
Frequently Asked Questions About Christiaan
What does the name Christiaan mean?
Christiaan means "Follower Of Christ", and is of Dutch origin.
What is the origin of the name Christiaan?
Christiaan originates from Dutch.
Is Christiaan a boy or girl name?
Christiaan is typically used as a boy name.
Are there famous people named Christiaan?
Yes — notable people named Christiaan include Christiaan Huygens (Dutch mathematician, 1629–1695), Christiaan Eijkman (Dutch physician, 1858–1930), Christiaan Barnard (South African cardiac surgeon), Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (German mycologist, 1761-1836) and Christiaan de Wet (Boer general, 1854-1922).
Last updated: June 2026