Cristobal

Meaning of Cristobal

This name means 'Christ-bearer' or 'one who carries Christ.' It refers to someone who spreads the Christian faith.

Cristobal has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cristobal

After ranking as high as #710 in 2001, Cristobal has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Cristobal

• Cristóbal Colón
  Italian explorer who reached the Americas
• Cristóbal Balenciaga
  Iconic Spanish fashion designer
• Cristóbal Parralo
  Former Spanish football player and manager
• Cristóbal de Morales
  Influential Spanish Renaissance composer
• Cristóbal Tapia de Veer
  Award-winning film and TV score composer

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Questions about the name Cristobal

What does the name Cristobal mean?

Cristobal means this name means 'christ-bearer' or 'one who carries christ.' it refers to someone who spreads the christian faith, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Cristobal a boy's or a girl's name?

Cristobal is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cristobal?

Cristobal did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Cristobal most popular?

Cristobal peaked at #710 in 2001.