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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Christ-bearer
- Origin
- German (from Greek via Latin)
- Gender
- Primarily used for boys
- Pronunciation
- KRIS-tof
Christoph is a German form of a name that comes from Greek by way of Latin, and it means "Christ-bearer." It's pronounced KRIS-tof, so it sounds just like the more common Christopher without the extra syllables, which may appeal if you like the sound but want a shorter spelling.
Meaning & Origin of Christoph
Meaning: Christ-bearer.
Origin: German (from Greek via Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Christoph
KRIS-tofIPA /kɹɪstɒf/
Popularity of Christoph
Christoph has always been rare in the U.S. Social Security data, which runs from 1952 to 2024. It peaked at #1417 in 1969, with just 32 babies given the name that year, and by 2024 it had slipped to #9120 with only 8 babies.
Names Like Christoph
These names have followed a similar path to Christoph in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Christoph mean?
Christ-bearer. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Christoph?
Christoph is pronounced KRIS-tof (IPA: /kɹɪstɒf/).
Is Christoph a popular name right now?
Christoph peaked at #1417 in 1969 and is ranked #9120 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1952–2024.)
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