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Kristoff

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRIS-tof /ˈkrɪs.tɑf/High

Meaning: Spelling of Christoph/Kristoffer — from Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ; Christ-bearer'Medium

In 30 seconds: Christ-bearer: Kristoff spells Christoph — 'bearing Christ'. Strong, devout, and warm (Frozen's Kristoff).
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningSpelling of Christoph/Kristoffer — from Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ; Christ-bearer'
U.S. rank (2025)#6297 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 608

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519772025

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

Kristoff is a spelling of Christoph/Kristoffer — from Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ; Christ-bearer' (St Christopher, the legendary giant who carried the Christ-child across a river, patron of travelers). A strong, devout name; the K-/-ff styling personalizes it (Frozen's Kristoff; nickname Kris).

It registers thinly beside Christopher. Rare, Christ-bearer at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Christopher means 'bearing Christ; Christ-bearer' (Greek Christophoros; St Christopher, patron of travelers) — Kristoff is a K-/-ff spelling (Frozen's Kristoff); strong and devout.
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Christopher — root etymology

Variations

ChristophKristofferChristopher

Nicknames

Kris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristoff mean?

Kristoff spells Christoph — Greek 'bearing Christ; Christ-bearer'.

How do you pronounce Kristoff?

It's said KRIS-tof /ˈkrɪs.tɑf/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kristoff a boy or girl name?

Kristoff is a boy's name.

How popular is Kristoff?

Kristoff is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Christopher is more common.

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