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Christofer

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIS-tə-fer /ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/High

Meaning: Spelling of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — the saint who carried the Christ childHigh

In 30 seconds: Christopher, single-f spelled: Christofer keeps the meaning 'bearer of Christ' — for the giant saint who carried the Christ child across a river — with a streamlined modern look.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningSpelling of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — the saint who carried the Christ child
U.S. rank (2025)#4569 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,856

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719512025

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

Christofer is a single-f spelling of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — named for St. Christopher, patron of travelers. The streamlined spelling, common in Scandinavia and Latino naming, keeps the classic meaning with a fresh look.

It registers thinly as a spelling variant. Christ-bearing at the root, sturdy, and modern.

Did you know? St. Christopher, the patron of travelers, got his name — 'Christ-bearer' — from the legend that he carried a child across a river, only to find the child was Christ, bearing the world's weight.
Overall data confidence 85%
Behind the Name — Christopher — root etymology

Variations

ChristopherKristoferCristofer

Nicknames

ChrisTopher

Famous Bearers

  • ★Christofer Drew (1991-)
    American singer-songwriter, founder of the indie band Never Shout Never

If you like Christofer…

Christopher— the standard spelling of the same name
Cristofer— the C-/single-f Spanish form
Kristofer— the K-styled Scandinavian form
Cristian— a companion C-spelled Christian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Christofer mean?

Christofer is a spelling of Christopher, Greek for 'bearing Christ'.

How do you pronounce Christofer?

It's said KRIS-tə-fer /ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Christofer a boy or girl name?

Christofer is a boy's name.

How popular is Christofer?

Christofer is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Christopher is far more common.

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