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Crisanto

♂ Boy

Pronounced kree-SAHN-toh /kriˈsɑn.toʊ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Chrysanthus, from Greek 'khrysos' ('gold') and 'anthos' ('flower'), meaning 'golden flower'. Borne by an early Christian saint. A warm Hispanic name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A blooming name: Crisanto means 'golden flower' — a Spanish form of Chrysanthus (said 'kree-SAHN-toh').
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Origin MediumSpanish, Greek
MeaningA Spanish form of Chrysanthus, from Greek 'khrysos' ('gold') and 'anthos' ('flower'), meaning 'golden flower'. Borne by an early Christian saint. A warm Hispanic name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12664 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 231

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619222024

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

Crisanto is a Spanish form of Chrysanthus, from Greek 'khrysos' ('gold') and 'anthos' ('flower'), meaning 'golden flower'. It honors an early Christian martyr and carries a warm, blooming quality across Hispanic tradition (said 'kree-SAHN-toh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Warm, floral, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Crisanto is a Spanish form of Chrysanthus, 'golden flower', from Greek 'khrysos' ('gold') and 'anthos' ('flower') — a name of an early Christian saint (said 'kree-SAHN-toh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Crisanto — Spanish form of Chrysanthus, 'golden flower'

Variations

ChrysanthusCrisantCrisanto

Nicknames

CrisSanto

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crisanto mean?

Crisanto is a Spanish form of Chrysanthus, meaning 'golden flower'.

How do you pronounce Crisanto?

It's said kree-SAHN-toh /kriˈsɑn.toʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Crisanto a boy or girl name?

Crisanto is a boy's name.

How popular is Crisanto?

Crisanto is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly in Hispanic families.

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