What is the origin of the name Christobal?

Christobal is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Christobal?

Christobal is currently ranked #11154 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Christobal?

Christobal is pronounced kris-TOH-bahl.

Back to all names

BoyGreek

Christobal

kris-TOH-bahl

Popularity

#11154

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

784

Peak Year

#20 in 2000

First Recorded

1922

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A Spanish variant of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'Christ-bearer'.

Nickname Watch

Chris Cristo

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Nicknames

Chris Cristo

Spelling Variations

Cristobal Christopher Christophe

Similar Names

Gabriel Rafael Samuel

Personality Traits

ProtectiveLoyalAdventurous

Want to explore Christobal further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Christobal.

Ask AI Consultant Cultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Theodore

Greek

Boy

Meaning

Theodore is a Greek name meaning 'gift of God'. It is derived from the Greek words 'theos' (god) and 'doron' (gift).

Classic & Timeless·Moderate spelling

Rank #8357

rising

Alexander

Greek

Boy

Meaning

Alexander means 'defending warrior' or 'helper of mankind'. It comes from the Greek name Alexandros.

Classic & Timeless·Strong & Bold·Tricky to spell

Rank #9555

falling

Luke

Greek

Boy

Meaning

Luke is an English name derived from the Greek name Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania'. Lucania was a region in ancient Italy.

Spiritual & Biblical·Classic & Timeless·Easy to spell

Rank #12883

falling