What is the origin of the name Christofer?

Christofer is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Christofer?

Christofer is currently ranked #3698 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Christofer?

Christofer is pronounced KRIS-toh-fer.

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Christofer

KRIS-toh-fer

Popularity

#3698

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,834

Peak Year

#136 in 2007

First Recorded

1951

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

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

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Chris Topher

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Nicknames

Chris Topher

Spelling Variations

Christopher Cristofer Kristopher

Similar Names

Alexander Nicholas Theodore Benjamin

Personality Traits

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