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Cristobal

♂ Boy

Pronounced krees-TOH-bahl /kɹisˈtoʊ.bɑl/Medium

Meaning: Spanish form of Christopher, from Greek 'Christophoros' (bearing Christ).Low

In 30 seconds: Cristobal is the Spanish form of Christopher, from Greek 'Christophoros', meaning 'bearing Christ'.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Greek
MeaningSpanish form of Christopher, from Greek 'Christophoros' (bearing Christ).
U.S. rank (2025)#1610 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births105 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,990

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119082025

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

Cristobal carries Christopher into Spanish, keeping the Greek meaning 'bearing Christ' at its center. The image is of someone who carries Christ, an idea tied to the old legend of Saint Christopher. In Spanish dress the name takes on a softer, flowing rhythm.

The influential couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga, founder of the Balenciaga house, gives the name a strong association with twentieth-century fashion.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Cristobal is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Cristobal — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972)
    Spanish fashion designer and founder of the Balenciaga fashion house, regarded as one of the most influential couturiers of the 20th century.

If you like Cristobal…

Christopher— the name Cristobal is the Spanish form of, sharing 'bearing Christ'
Anibal— shares Cristobal's Spanish roots
Cristopher— a similarly popular pick
Cristofer— lands in the same popularity range
Carmello— a similarly popular pick

Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristobal mean?

Cristobal is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Medieval Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Cristobal?

It's commonly said krees-TOH-bahl /kɹisˈtoʊ.bɑl/.

Is Cristobal a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Cristobal is used as a boy name.

How popular is Cristobal?

In 2024, Cristobal ranked #1480 in the U.S. for boys, with 122 births recorded.

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