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Cristofer

♂ Boy

Pronounced kris-TOH-fer /krɪs.ˈtoʊ.fər/Low

Meaning: A Spanish-influenced variant spelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros "bearing Christ," from Christos and pherein "to carry."Low

In 30 seconds: Cristofer is a Spanish-influenced spelling of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ'.
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Origin LowSpanish, Greek
MeaningA Spanish-influenced variant spelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros "bearing Christ," from Christos and pherein "to carry."
U.S. rank (2025)#1935 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births80 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,322

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819702025

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

The name joins Christos with the Greek 'pherein', to carry, giving the sense of one who bears or carries Christ. Cristofer drops the h's of the English Christopher to suit Spanish spelling and sound. It is common in Latin American naming.

The streamlined form keeps the saintly meaning of the original while looking and reading as distinctly Hispanic.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Cristofer is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Cristofer — 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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If you like Cristofer…

Christopher— the standard form Cristofer respells, with the 'bearing Christ' meaning
Cristobal— the Spanish form of the same Christophoros name
Cristopher— lands in the same popularity range
Kristopher— a similarly popular pick
Xzavier— a fellow Spanish choice

Frequently Asked

What does the name Cristofer mean?

Cristofer is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Cristofer?

It's commonly said kris-TOH-fer /krɪs.ˈtoʊ.fər/.

Is Cristofer a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Cristofer?

In 2024, Cristofer ranked #1719 in the U.S. for boys, with 96 births recorded.

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