Christofer: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: chr-eest-ohf-ehr
Origin: Greece
gender-male

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Mediterranean
Meaning: Christofer carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Christofer is a boy's name meaning "bearing Christ," related to the Greek name Christopher. Although less common than Christopher, Christofer has a similar origin and significance. The name has elements of the Greek title *Christos*, combined with *phero*, meaning "to bear." It is not as widely used as Christopher but still carries the same spiritual connotations. The name has seen a slight increase in popularity over the years but remains relatively rare.

Christofer Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Christofer is currently #4914 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Christofer is currently #2160 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Christofer is currently #2386 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Christofer is currently #1071 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Christofer is currently #2462 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Christofer is currently #1097 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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