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Christophe as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Christophe

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The baby name Christophe is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /kʁistɔf/ (KRIS-tohf); English: /krɪˈstɒf/ or /krɪˈstɔːf/ (kri-STOF).

Christophe is French in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: French: /kʁistɔf/ (KRIS-tohf); English: /krɪˈstɒf/ or /krɪˈstɔːf/ (kri-STOF)

What is the meaning of the name Christophe ?

The baby name Christophe is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced French: /kʁistɔf/ (KRIS-tohf); English: /krɪˈstɒf/ or /krɪˈstɔːf/ (kri-STOF).

Christophe is French in Origin.

Christophe is the French form of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros (“Christ-bearer”), composed of Christos “anointed/Christ” + pherein “to carry.” Through Latin Christophorus it passed into Old French and evolved into modern Christophe. Linked to the cult of Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, the name flourished across medieval Europe. In France it became a steady classic, surging in the 1960s–1980s, and remains familiar across the Francophone world, including Belgium, Switzerland, Québec, and parts of Africa.

Variants include English Christopher; German Christoph; Dutch Christoffel and Kristof; Scandinavian Kristoffer; Italian Cristoforo; Spanish Cristóbal; Portuguese Cristóvão; Polish Krzysztof; Czech Kryštof; Irish Críostóir; Breton Kristof. French short forms and nicknames are Chris, Christo, Tophe, and Tof. Related feminine forms are Christine, Christina, Christelle, and Christa. Whatever the language, the core meaning endures: one who carries Christ.

Christophe has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Christophe

Christophe Malavoy Actor · Born 1952 · France Christophe Malavoy is a French actor best known for his role in the film 'Family Business' and his performance in 'Péril en la demeure'. Born in 1952, he has been a prominent figure in French cinema since the 1980s.

Christophe – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 1998 #1 — 403
BI 0 #9 4 425
LU 0 #19 52 2,830
BI Boys 0 #21 23 917
LU Boys 0 #26 436 4,970
HT Boys 0 #33 2 903
CM 0 #48 9 2,592
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
CN 0 #82 5 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
QA 0 #101 6 7,011
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
MU 0 #106 31 3,613
CM Boys 0 #112 1,168 12,054
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
BW Boys 0 #152 3 4,685
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
MU Boys 0 #157 250 8,477
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #177 3 4,064
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
DK 0 #199 8 5,198
Belgium Boys 2005 #200 24 410
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
PT 0 #231 16 4,161
AO Boys 0 #233 10 5,568
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
France Girls 1953 #252 4 1,001
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
TW Boys 0 #253 4 7,111
SG 0 #255 15 11,010
PT Boys 0 #258 119 7,951
GR Boys 0 #267 7 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Boys 0 #287 7 6,876
JP Boys 0 #287 11 7,909
Canada Boys 2024 #291 16 2,588
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
CN Boys 0 #305 15 9,639
DK Boys 0 #307 19 7,401
SA 0 #310 3 10,560
PL Boys 0 #325 11 6,459
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
GH Boys 0 #334 12 8,138
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
HK 0 #350 8 8,483
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
MU Girls 0 #357 6 8,539
France Boys 2021 #360 28 2,865
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
NL 0 #379 13 2,481
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
Germany 0 #415 23 2,542
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
Austria Boys 0 #432 11 2,180
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
Spain 0 #435 18 2,326
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
SD Boys 0 #463 4 10,523
GT Boys 0 #464 11 7,625
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
HK Boys 0 #481 47 12,905
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CR Boys 0 #502 9 10,188
CO 0 #506 5 7,768
CM Girls 0 #522 19 11,671
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
BH 0 #536 18 17,937
LB 0 #537 122 13,263
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
BO Boys 0 #614 9 9,244
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
CL Boys 0 #635 31 13,390
SG Boys 0 #648 50 17,960
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
QA Boys 0 #662 46 18,093
Finland Boys 2026 #666 17 3,552
KW Boys 0 #680 90 18,755
IT 0 #689 26 4,183
TN 0 #770 60 13,765
Spain Boys 0 #771 161 5,610
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
OM Boys 0 #786 96 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #826 127 5,697
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
NL Boys 0 #858 94 5,873
EG Boys 0 #866 21 15,035
United States Boys 2024 #885 8 7,044
CL Girls 0 #913 3 14,098
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
NG Boys 0 #928 24 16,906
MX Boys 0 #969 14 16,355
CO Boys 0 #974 8 15,656
MA 0 #991 138 20,986
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,043 50 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,117 62 25,619
DZ 0 #1,122 55 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
IT Boys 0 #1,214 258 10,046
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
TR 0 #1,248 7 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,592 23 28,008

Christophe is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Christophe

Christophe is predominantly a boy's name.
Christophe is a 2 syllable name, pronounced French: /kʁistɔf/ (KRIS-tohf); English: /krɪˈstɒf/ or /krɪˈstɔːf/ (kri-STOF).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Christoph, Christof, Kristof, Kristoff, Kristopher and Kristoffer.
Across languages, Christophe has these equivalents: 'Greek': 'Χριστόφορος (Christóforos), 'Russian/Ukrainian': 'Христофор (Khristofor).
Yes, very popular — Christophe ranked #1 in Ireland in 1998, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Christophe ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1998).
Christophe's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #348 in 2011 to #360 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Christophe are in our database, including Christophe Malavoy (Actor).