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Kristoffer

♂ Boy

Pronounced kris-TOF-er /krɪsˈtɒf.ər/High

Meaning: A Scandinavian form of Christopher — from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearer of Christ; carrying Christ'; we note the sacred senseLow

In 30 seconds: Bearer of Christ: Kristoffer is a Scandinavian form of Christopher. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek, Scandinavian
MeaningA Scandinavian form of Christopher — from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearer of Christ; carrying Christ'; we note the sacred sense
U.S. rank (2025)#7025 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,940

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819672025

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

Kristoffer is a Scandinavian form of Christopher — from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearer of Christ; carrying Christ' (we note the sacred sense). A crisp, classic name (said 'kris-TOF-er'; nickname Kris).

In the U.S. it appears in Scandinavian families. Rare, bearer-of-Christ at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearer of Christ' — Kristoffer is the Scandinavian form, crisp and classic (we note the sacred sense; said 'kris-TOF-er').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Kristoffer — sacred sense noted

Variations

ChristopherKristoferChristoffer

Nicknames

Kris

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If you like Kristoffer…

Christopher— the source name
Kristofer— a kin spelling
Kristoff— a short form
Kristopher— echoes that soft -er sound
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristoffer mean?

Kristoffer is a Scandinavian form of Christopher — Greek 'bearer of Christ'. We note the sacred sense.

How do you pronounce Kristoffer?

It's said kris-TOF-er /krɪsˈtɒf.ər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kristoffer a boy or girl name?

Kristoffer is a boy's name.

How popular is Kristoffer?

Kristoffer is a rare name in the U.S.

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