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Kristofer

♂ Boy

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

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

In 30 seconds: Christopher, the Scandinavian way: Kristofer means 'bearer of Christ' — for the giant saint who carried the Christ child across a river. Classic meaning, crisp Nordic spelling.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningK-spelling of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — the saint who carried the Christ child
U.S. rank (2025)#3622 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,792

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819452025

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

Kristofer is a Scandinavian and K-styled spelling of Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — named for St. Christopher, patron of travelers. The K- spelling is standard across Scandinavia and adds individuality in English.

In the U.S. it appears as an uncommon spelling of a classic. Christ-bearing at the root, sturdy, and crisply Nordic.

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, who bore the weight of the world.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Christopher — root etymology

Variations

ChristopherKristofferCristofer

Nicknames

KrisTopher

Famous Bearers

  • ★Kristofer Hivju (1978-)
    Norwegian actor best known for playing Tormund Giantsbane in Game of Thrones

If you like Kristofer…

Christopher— the standard spelling of the same name
Kristian— a fellow K-styled Christian name
Cristian— the companion C-spelled classic
Kristopher— a similarly popular pick
Cristopher— shares Kristofer's Greek roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristofer mean?

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

How do you pronounce Kristofer?

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

Is Kristofer a boy or girl name?

Kristofer is a boy's name.

How popular is Kristofer?

Kristofer is an uncommon spelling in the U.S.; Christopher is far more common.

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