What is the origin of the name Cristobal?

Cristobal is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Cristobal?

Cristobal is currently ranked #1480 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Cristobal?

Cristobal is pronounced krees-TOH-bahl.

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Cristobal

krees-TOH-bahl

Popularity

#1480

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

7,896

Peak Year

#249 in 2001

First Recorded

1908

Style

Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

The Spanish and Portuguese form of Christopher, derived from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'Christ-bearer'.

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Cris Cristo Bal

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

Cristóbal Balenciaga
Influential Spanish fashion designer.

Nicknames

Cris Cristo Bal

Spelling Variations

Christopher Christophe Cristoforo

Similar Names

Mateo Santiago Alejandro Sebastian

Personality Traits

LoyalHonestProtectiveKind

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