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Christo

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIS-toh /ˈkrɪs.toʊ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Christopher ('bearer of Christ') or Christos (from Greek Khristos, 'the Anointed One'). Used across Greek, Bulgarian and other traditions; carried by the artist Christo Javacheff.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp short name: Christo comes from Christos, 'the Anointed', and Christopher, 'bearer of Christ' (said 'KRIS-toh').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA short form of Christopher ('bearer of Christ') or Christos (from Greek Khristos, 'the Anointed One'). Used across Greek, Bulgarian and other traditions; carried by the artist Christo Javacheff.
U.S. rank (2024)#12633 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1971
Total births (all-time)≈ 628

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197119132024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Christo is a short form of Christopher ('bearer of Christ') or Christos (Greek 'Khristos', 'the Anointed One'), used across Greek and Balkan traditions. The Bulgarian-born artist Christo Javacheff made it widely known (said 'KRIS-toh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Crisp, artful, and Greek-rooted.

Did you know? Christo is a short form of Christopher or Christos ('the Anointed'), famously carried by the artist Christo, known for his wrapped landmarks (said 'KRIS-toh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Christo — Short form of Christopher / Christos ('the Anointed')

Variations

ChristosCristoChristopher

Nicknames

ChrisChristy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Christo mean?

Christo is a short form of Christopher ('bearer of Christ') or Christos ('the Anointed One').

How do you pronounce Christo?

It's said KRIS-toh /ˈkrɪs.toʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Christo a boy or girl name?

Christo is a boy's name.

How popular is Christo?

Christo is a rare name in the U.S.

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