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Cristhofer

♂ Boy

Pronounced kris-TOH-fur /krɪsˈtoʊ.fər/Medium

Meaning: A Latin American respelling of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' (Christos + phero, 'to carry'). Common in Spanish-speaking countries.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Latin American Christopher: Cristhofer means 'bearing Christ' (said 'kris-TOH-fur'). Familiar and faith-rooted.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Greek
MeaningA Latin American respelling of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' (Christos + phero, 'to carry'). Common in Spanish-speaking countries.
U.S. rank (2025)#9910 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620022025

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

Cristhofer respells Christopher (Greek Christophoros, 'Christ-bearer') in the Spanish-speaking Americas. A familiar, faith-rooted name in a distinctive spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'kris-TOH-fur').

It appears rarely, mostly in Latino families. Rare, faith-rooted, and familiar.

Did you know? Cristhofer is a Latin American spelling of Christopher — from the Greek 'bearing Christ' — the name of the traveler's saint who carried the Christ child across a river (said 'kris-TOH-fur').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Cristhofer — Latino spelling of Christopher

Variations

ChristopherCristoferCristobal

Nicknames

CristoCris

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If you like Cristhofer…

Christopher— the standard spelling
Cristobal— the Spanish form
Kristofer— a like spelling cousin
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristhofer mean?

Cristhofer is a form of Christopher, from Greek for 'bearing Christ.'

How do you pronounce Cristhofer?

It's said kris-TOH-fur /krɪsˈtoʊ.fər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Cristhofer a boy or girl name?

Cristhofer is a boy's name.

How popular is Cristhofer?

Cristhofer is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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