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Kristopher

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: Bearer of Christ; K-spelling variant of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros (Christos: the anointed one + phoros: bearer, carrier)High

In 30 seconds: A K-spelling variant of Christopher meaning 'bearer of Christ,' from Greek Christophoros. The K gives visual distinction from the standard C-spelling while keeping the same pronunciation and deep Christian meaning.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningBearer of Christ; K-spelling variant of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros (Christos: the anointed one + phoros: bearer, carrier)

U.S. rank (2025)#1190 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births172 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1978

Total births (all-time)≈ 63,247

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kristopher is a K-spelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros (Christ-bearer). Saint Christopher is one of the most popular Catholic saints despite his historicity being uncertain — he was removed from the Roman Catholic calendar in 1969 due to lack of historical evidence.

Kristopher ranked #1172 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Saint Christopher's legend — that he carried the Christ child across a dangerous river and was miraculously able to bear the weight of the whole world — gave the name its meaning literally: the one who carries Christ. He is the patron saint of travelers.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Christopher — Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ChristopherChristoph

Nicknames

KrisChrisKrissy

Famous Bearers

★Saint Christopher (biblical)
Christian patron saint of travelers, said to have carried the Christ child across a river. His historicity is disputed; he was removed from the General Roman Calendar in 1969.

If you like Kristopher…

Christopher— the C-spelling form of the same name

Christian— the -ian form sharing the same Christ- root

Kristian— the K-spelling of Christian sharing the same Kris- opening

Cristopher— echoes that soft -er sound

Evander— echoes that soft -er sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kristopher mean?

Kristopher means 'bearer of Christ,' the K-spelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros (Christos: anointed + phoros: bearer).

How do you pronounce Kristopher?

It's said KRIS-tuh-fer — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kristopher a boy or girl name?

Kristopher is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Kristopher?

Kristopher ranked #1172 for U.S. boys in 2024.