The baby name Kristopher is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-tuh-fər (IPA: /ˈkrɪs tə fər/).
Kristopher is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kristopher is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-tuh-fər (IPA: /ˈkrɪs tə fər/).
Kristopher is Greek in Origin.
Kristopher is a modern English respelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros (Χριστόφορος), meaning “Christ-bearer.” Via Latin Christophorus it spread across Christian Europe, bolstered by devotion to St. Christopher, patron of travelers; medieval legend and pilgrim badges fixed the name in popular use, and it remained familiar in English from the late medieval and Tudor periods.
The K-initial reflects Germanic and Scandinavian spelling (cf. Kristoffer/Kristofer) and rose in the United States from the 1960s to 1990s, a creative update that kept the traditional pronunciation. International forms include Christopher, Christoffer, Christophe, Cristóbal, Cristoforo, Krzysztof, Kristofor, and Kristof. Common diminutives are Chris, Kris, Kit, and Topher. The enduring sense of “one who carries Christ” underlies its appeal across cultures. Less common than Christopher, it remains widely recognizable.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristopher | Steven Keach | Jane Seymour | television actor | ★★★★★ | James Keach | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2016 | #1 | — | 760 |
| KR | Boys | 0 | #27 | 1 | 897 |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| PR | 0 | #55 | 1 | 1,497 | |
| RS | 0 | #84 | 1 | 923 | |
| TW | 0 | #103 | 1 | 4,523 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| KW | 0 | #120 | 2 | 5,216 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #122 | 4 | 2,087 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| CR | 0 | #165 | 1 | 5,526 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2008 | #170 | 2 | 1,288 |
| PR | Boys | 0 | #174 | 5 | 2,508 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #232 | 3 | 5,842 |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #285 | 9 | 6,876 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #298 | 6 | 7,909 |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #302 | 5 | 2,588 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #330 | 3 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #333 | 8 | 6,459 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #358 | 4 | 8,138 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 23 | 11,440 |
| France | Boys | 2015 | #403 | 4 | 2,851 |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #412 | 2 | 5,922 |
| CL | 0 | #429 | 6 | 6,867 | |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| MX | 0 | #443 | 3 | 8,339 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #456 | 32 | 10,188 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #463 | 12 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #463 | 19 | 9,305 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #549 | 9 | 12,905 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #574 | 92 | 13,390 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #663 | 20 | 3,552 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #675 | 23 | 17,960 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #716 | 177 | 7,044 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #777 | 9 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #849 | 30 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #881 | 40 | 15,656 |
| United States | Girls | 2004 | #912 | 5 | 9,828 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #915 | 16 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #927 | 56 | 16,355 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #928 | 24 | 16,906 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #932 | 21 | 5,697 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,097 | 15 | 25,439 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,137 | 7 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,159 | 20 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,232 | 3 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,421 | 51 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,599 | 16 | 28,008 |
Kristopher is popular in 58 countries — most recent births per country:
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