The nameChristophe
Christophe is the French form of Christopher.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Christophe comes from the Greek Christophoros, "bearing Christ".
Origin
French, from Greek.
History
In the United States Christophe reached 404th place in 1955. In England and Wales it reached 1425th in 2000.
Christophe in other languages
Christophe is the French form of Christopher. It is Christoph in German, Cristoforo in Italian, Cristóbal in Spanish, Cristóvão in Portuguese, Kristoffer in the Nordic countries and Krzysztof in Polish.
Nicknames for Christophe
The most common nicknames for Christophe: Chris and Kit.
Did you know?
- Christophe was the most popular boys' name in France in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Famous people named Christophe
- Christophe Lemaitre, sprinter
Popularity of the name Christophe
Christophe in the United States
Christophe was most popular in the United States in the 1950s, with 2,354 births over the decade, 53% of all recorded babies named Christophe. Its rise began around 1948, and it peaked in 1955. Half of all babies named Christophe in the United States were born before 1957, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Christophe in France
Christophe was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 162,860 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Christophe. Its rise began around 1959, and it peaked in 1969. Half of all babies named Christophe in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 38 in the five years before.
Christophe in Belgium
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christophe mean?
Christophe comes from the Greek Christophoros, "bearing Christ".
What is the origin of the name Christophe?
French, from Greek.
Is Christophe a girl's or a boy's name?
Christophe is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Christophe?
In 2024, Christophe was the 9689th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 8 births.
What are the variants of the name Christophe?
Variants and related names of Christophe include Chris and Christopher.
What are common nicknames for Christophe?
The most common nicknames for Christophe are Chris and Kit.
Who are famous people named Christophe?
Christophe Lemaitre, sprinter.