Crispus
/K-R-IH-S-P-AH-S/
From the Latin Crispus, meaning 'curly-haired' — a physical descriptor used as a cognomen (family nickname) in Roman naming, from crispare, 'to curl.' In the New Testament, Crispus is the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth (Acts 18:8) whom Paul baptised personally — one of the few individuals Paul mentions baptising by name (1 Corinthians 1:14). The name was adopted by early Christians as a personal name, and several saints bore it in the Roman church.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Crispus is a Christian boy name of Latin origin, meaning “From the Latin Crispus, meaning 'curly-haired' — a physical descriptor used as a cognomen (family nickname) in Roman naming, from crispare, 'to curl.' In the New Testament, Crispus is the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth (Acts 18:8) whom Paul baptised personally — one of the few individuals Paul mentions baptising by name (1 Corinthians 1:14). The name was adopted by early Christians as a personal name, and several saints bore it in the Roman church.”.
Crispus is a boy's name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "From the Latin Crispus, meaning 'curly-haired' — a physical descriptor used as a cognomen (family nickname) in Roman naming, from crispare, 'to curl.' In the New Testament, Crispus is the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth (Acts 18:8) whom Paul baptised personally — one of the few individuals Paul mentions baptising by name (1 Corinthians 1:14). The name was adopted by early Christians as a personal name, and several saints bore it in the Roman church." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Italian, European families, Crispus carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Crispus
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Crispus lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Crispus's saint & feast day →What does Crispus's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Crispus resonates in either tradition.
Crispus's destiny number is 33 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Crispus's full reading →
Does Crispus go with your family's names?
Crispus breaks into 7 sounds: /K-R-IH-S-P-AH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Crispus sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Crispus beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Crispus — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Crispus
If Crispus resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Italian families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Crispus
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Common questions about Crispus
What does the name Crispus mean?
Crispus means "From the Latin Crispus, meaning 'curly-haired' — a physical descriptor used as a cognomen (family nickname) in Roman naming, from crispare, 'to curl.' In the New Testament, Crispus is the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth (Acts 18:8) whom Paul baptised personally — one of the few individuals Paul mentions baptising by name (1 Corinthians 1:14). The name was adopted by early Christians as a personal name, and several saints bore it in the Roman church.." It is a boy name of Latin origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Crispus a boy or girl name?
Crispus is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Crispus?
Crispus is of Latin origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Italian, European families.
Is Crispus a Christian name?
Yes. Crispus is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Latin origin.
What does Crispus mean in Latin?
Crispus originates from Latin, where it means "From the Latin Crispus, meaning 'curly-haired' — a physical descriptor used as a cognomen (family nickname) in Roman naming, from crispare, 'to curl.' In the New Testament, Crispus is the ruler of the synagogue in Corinth (Acts 18:8) whom Paul baptised personally — one of the few individuals Paul mentions baptising by name (1 Corinthians 1:14). The name was adopted by early Christians as a personal name, and several saints bore it in the Roman church.."
What are common nicknames for Crispus?
Common short forms of Crispus include Crisi, Cris.
What is the numerology of Crispus?
Crispus has a Pythagorean destiny number of 33 — the master teacher — unconditional love in action.
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