The baby name Christophor is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkrɪstəfɔr/ (KRIS-tə-for).
Christophor is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Christophor is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkrɪstəfɔr/ (KRIS-tə-for).
Christophor is Greek in Origin.
Christophor is a rare variant of Christopher, from Greek Christóphoros (Χριστόφορος), “bearer of Christ” (Christos + phérein, “to carry”). The form passed into Latin as Christophorus and spread across Christian Europe via liturgy and saints’ lists. It denotes one who carries Christ, a metaphor for faith and protection.
Found in medieval ecclesiastical records and today as an anglicized rendering of Slavic Khristofor/Hristofor, Christophor preserves the classical -phor ending. Saint Christopher’s cult made the name enduringly familiar, with English Christopher peaking in the late 20th century while Christophor remains rare and literary. Related forms include Christopher (English), Christophe (French), Cristóbal (Spanish), Cristóvão (Portuguese), Cristoforo (Italian), Krzysztof (Polish), Christoph (German), Hristoforos (Greek), Cristofor/Cristoforu (Romanian), and Khristapor (Armenian). Nicknames: Chris, Kit, Topher, Stoffel, and Kris.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Boys | 2003 | #806 | 8 | 7,064 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,269 | 4 | 25,619 |
Christophor is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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