US Popularity Rank: 2363

Origin: Brazilian

Meaning: Follower of Christ, Christian

Cristiano is a boy’s name in Portuguese, Brazilian, and Italian, with Latin and Greek origins. The name Cristiano means “follower of Christ” and is a variation of the English title Christian or Kristian. Cristiano has risen in popularity ever since the rise of soccer legend Cristiano Ronaldo. It's no surprise that since 2009, the name Cristiano has become prominent around the world.