Kristofer

Meaning of Kristofer

Kristofer means "Christ-bearer" or "bearing Christ" in its meaning. It's a name given to honor Jesus Christ.

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

Popularity of Kristofer

After ranking as high as #834 in 2000, Kristofer has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Kristofer

• Kristofer Hivju
  Norwegian actor (Game of Thrones)
• Kris Kristofferson
  American singer-songwriter, actor
• Kris Allen
  American Idol winner, musician
• Kris Humphries
  Former professional basketball player
• Kris Jenkins
  Former NFL defensive tackle

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Questions about the name Kristofer

What does the name Kristofer mean?

Kristofer means kristofer means "christ-bearer" or "bearing christ" in its meaning. it's a name given to honor jesus christ, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Kristofer?

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

When was Kristofer most popular?

Kristofer peaked at #834 in 2000.