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Krystopher

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: Krystopher is a modern respelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros — christos ('Christ') plus pherein ('to bear'): 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, carried the name into wide Christian use; the Kry- spelling is a contemporary American styling.Medium

In 30 seconds: Christopher restyled: the Greek name means 'bearer of Christ' (said 'KRIS-tuh-fur').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningKrystopher is a modern respelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros — christos ('Christ') plus pherein ('to bear'): 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, carried the name into wide Christian use; the Kry- spelling is a contemporary American styling.
U.S. rank (2024)#13341 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 729

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019792024

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

Krystopher respells Christopher, from Greek Christophoros: christos ('Christ') and pherein ('to bear'). The name spread across medieval Europe on the strength of Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, and became one of the most-used American boys' names of the late twentieth century. The Kry- spelling is a modern flourish on a very old name (said 'KRIS-tuh-fur').

This spelling appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S., far behind Christopher. Rare, respelled, and classic at root.

Did you know? Christopher — the classic behind Krystopher — means 'bearer of Christ'; the legend of Saint Christopher carrying a child across a river made him the patron of travelers (said 'KRIS-tuh-fur').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Krystopher — Respelling of Christopher; Greek Christophoros 'bearer of Christ'

Variations

ChristopherKristopherCristopher

Nicknames

KrisTopher

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If you like Krystopher…

Christopher— the classic spelling of the same name
Kristopher— the nearer K- spelling
Christian— a like Christ-rooted classic
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krystopher mean?

Krystopher respells Christopher, from Greek Christophoros, 'bearer of Christ'.

How do you pronounce Krystopher?

It's said KRIS-tuh-fur /ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/ — three syllables, stress on the first, exactly like Christopher.

Is Krystopher a boy or girl name?

Krystopher is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Krystopher?

Krystopher is a very rare spelling for boys in the U.S., far behind Christopher.

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