Christopher vs Raymond
Christopher and Raymond compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 1991, Christopher was ranked #5 and Raymond #96 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Boys
In 1993, Christopher was ranked #10 and Raymond #100 among boys in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Christopher was ranked #121 and Raymond #509 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Norway · Boys
In 2008, Christopher was ranked #131 and Raymond #487 among boys in Norway.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2023, Christopher was ranked #153 and Raymond #395 among boys in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Christopher was ranked #203 and Raymond #627 among boys in England and Wales.
Christopher and Raymond over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Christopher and Raymond over time
Christopher and Raymond appear together in 6 published lists, across 244 years of shared records. Christopher held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Raymond in 1.
The order between them changed and held in one of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Raymond reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 5 of those lists, and Christopher in none. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1985, Christopher moved ahead of Raymond in Norway · Boys — #88 and #72 the year before became #80 and #87.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Christopher and Raymond changed places 4 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1964 and 2025, ending at #121 and #509.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 37 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Christopher and Raymond averaged 50.1 places apart, ending at #5 and #96.
- Mirrored each other
Over 61 shared years in Norway · Boys, Christopher rose about as far as Raymond fell — from #306 and #299 in 1946 to #131 and #487 in 2008.
- Longest-running competitions
Christopher and Raymond were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #203 and #627.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Christopher #25 in 1996, Raymond #312 in 1996.
- Started together, ended far apart
In 1964 they stood at #27 and #30 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #121 and #509.
List by list
Norway · Boys61 shared years, 1946–2008
Christopher held the stronger position in 23 of those years, Raymond in 38.
Highest recorded here: Christopher #54 in 1987, Raymond #60 in 1978.
The order changed in 1985: Christopher moved ahead. In 1984 they stood at #88 and #72; by 1985 that had become #80 and #87.
Most recent shared year, 2008: Christopher #131, Raymond #487.
Republic of Ireland · Boys61 shared years, 1964–2025
Christopher held the stronger position in 52 of those years, Raymond in 9.
Highest recorded here: Christopher #13 in 1990, Raymond #29 in 1969.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Christopher #121, Raymond #509.
New Zealand · Boys38 shared years, 1954–1993
Christopher held the stronger position in 38 of those years, Raymond in 0.
Highest recorded here: Christopher #4 in 1984, Raymond #28 in 1955.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 1993: Christopher #10, Raymond #100.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys37 shared years, 1952–1991
Christopher held the stronger position in 37 of those years, Raymond in 0.
Highest recorded here: Christopher #2 in 1985, Raymond #17 in 1952.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 1991: Christopher #5, Raymond #96.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Christopher held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Raymond in 0.
Highest recorded here: Christopher #25 in 1996, Raymond #312 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Christopher #203, Raymond #627.
Northern Ireland · Boys17 shared years, 1997–2023
Christopher held the stronger position in 17 of those years, Raymond in 0.
Highest recorded here: Christopher #10 in 1998, Raymond #143 in 1997.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Christopher #153, Raymond #395.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Christopher
Pairs where Christopher shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Christopher vs Derek
In 1964 they stood at #27 and #30 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #121 and #432.
Christopher · Derek · 60 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Christopher vs Sondre
Over 58 shared years in Norway · Boys, Sondre rose about as far as Christopher fell — from #205 and #512 in 1966 to #311 and #140 in 2025.
Christopher · Sondre · 58 shared years, 1966–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Christopher vs Kasper
Over 50 shared years in Norway · Boys, Kasper rose about as far as Christopher fell — from #177 and #549 in 1973 to #311 and #23 in 2025.
Christopher · Kasper · 50 shared years, 1973–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Christopher vs Steffen
Christopher and Steffen changed places 20 times in Norway · Boys between 1946 and 2025, ending at #311 and #519.
Christopher · Steffen · 70 shared years, 1946–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
Other comparisons involving Raymond
Pairs where Raymond shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Mark vs Raymond
In 1964 they stood at #28 and #30 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #99 and #509.
Mark · Raymond · 61 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Robert vs Raymond
In 1964 they stood at #22 and #30 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #104 and #509.
Robert · Raymond · 61 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Andrew vs Raymond
In 1964 they stood at #34 and #30 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #106 and #509.
Andrew · Raymond · 61 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sean vs Raymond
In 1964 they stood at #38 and #30 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #141 and #509.
Sean · Raymond · 61 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — started together, ended far apart.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs from Republic of Ireland lists
Pairs measured inside Republic of Ireland's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Grace vs Sinead
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #109 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2022 they were #2 and #905.
Grace · Sinead · 58 shared years, 1964–2022 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Therese
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #127 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2015 they were #8 and #896.
Grace · Therese · 51 shared years, 1964–2015 · Started together, ended far apart
- Sarah vs Lorraine
In 1964 they stood at #46 and #47 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 1 places apart; by 2018 they were #21 and #896.
Sarah · Lorraine · 50 shared years, 1964–2018 · Started together, ended far apart
- Grace vs Pamela
In 1964 they stood at #118 and #116 in Republic of Ireland · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2017 they were #3 and #873.
Grace · Pamela · 46 shared years, 1964–2017 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Hayley vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #57 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 7 places apart; by 2025 they were #478 and #4867.
Hayley · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Natalie vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #42 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #634 and #4867.
Natalie · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jennifer vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #54 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #650 and #4867.
Jennifer · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Lily vs Nicola
In 1996 they stood at #85 and #87 in England and Wales · Girls, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #2 and #4201.
Lily · Nicola · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Christopher | Raymond |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | From Late Greek Christophoros, combining 'Christos' (Christ) with 'phero' ('to bear') — 'bearing Christ'. Associated with the legend of Saint Christopher carrying the young Jesus across a river. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Greek | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɹɪs.tə.fəɹ/ | |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Boys #121 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #509 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Christopher has a recorded origin (Greek); Raymond does not have one recorded yet.
- Christopher has 3 syllables, compared with 2 for Raymond.
- A meaning is recorded for Christopher; Raymond doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Christopher
Popularity journey
First recorded1946
First recorded at #306 among boys in Norway in 1946 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1952–2014
Highest recorded position: #2 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1985 (recorded 1952–2014).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #203 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Raymond
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #265 among boys in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1952–1991
Highest recorded position: #17 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1952 (recorded 1952–1991).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #627 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys