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Krzysztof

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How to Pronounce Krzysztof

Pronounced KSHISH-tof /ˈkʂɪʂ.tɔf/Medium

Meaning: Krzysztof is the Polish form of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearer of Christ' - noted honestly. It is a classic, widely used Polish name.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Polish Christopher: Krzysztof means 'bearer of Christ' (said 'KSHISH-tof').
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Origin MediumPolish
MeaningKrzysztof is the Polish form of Christopher, from the Greek Christophoros, 'bearer of Christ' - noted honestly. It is a classic, widely used Polish name.
U.S. rank (2021)#13236 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 468

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919622021

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

Krzysztof is the standard Polish form of Christopher ('bearer of Christ'), noted honestly. Common in Poland, it is rare in the U.S. and reads as a strongly heritage name (said 'KSHISH-tof').

It appears only rarely for U.S. boys, mostly in Polish families. Rare, heritage-rich, and classic.

Did you know? Krzysztof is Poland's form of Christopher, from the Greek for 'bearer of Christ' - a staple Polish name whose cluster of consonants trips up many English speakers (said 'KSHISH-tof').
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Krzysztof — Polish form of Christopher, 'bearer of Christ'

Variations

ChristopherKrystofKristof

Nicknames

KrzysKris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Krzysztof mean?

Krzysztof is the Polish form of Christopher, 'bearer of Christ.'

How do you pronounce Krzysztof?

It's said KSHISH-tof /ˈkʂɪʂ.tɔf/ - 2 syllables, stress on the first.

Is Krzysztof a boy or girl name?

Krzysztof is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Krzysztof?

Krzysztof is extremely rare in the U.S. - a newly emerging name seen only in the deepest tiers of the data.

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