Christophe name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English and French
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Christophe ch-risto-phe
Meaning: With Christ Inside, Carrier of Christ and Carrying Christ
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What does Christophe mean?

Christophe's meaning is With Christ Inside, Carrier of Christ or Carrying Christ is originated from Old Greek which is used mainly in French and English is aimed at baby boys. Christophe is version of biblical, desirable and timeless Christopher.

Christopher is German and English cognate of Christophorus. Commonly Accepted Christopher has its origin in Old Greek language, Christopher means "To Carry and Christ-bearer". It is celebrated on August 21 st.

How do I pronounce Christophe?

ch-risto-phe is the most common way to pronounce three syllabled Christophe. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., chr(is)-tophe.

Variants of Christophe

Christophoros, Christophorus, Christopher, Chrisopher, Christoph, Christo, Christoff, Christopherjohn, Christian

How popular is the name Christophe?

Christophe was an extremely popular name in France. Over 375992 babies have been named Christophe since 1900. When at its peak in 1967, 22640 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1st position.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 137 years. Additionally, the given name has been in the top 5 baby names 15 times Christophe is common in United States where over 4547 new-borns have been given the name since 1929.

Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 1955, it ranked 392nd when 341 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. In addition to that, the first name has been in Also, A common name in Belgium having over 938 recievers in 19 years of usage.

When at its peak in 1995, it ranked 73rd when 186 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Christophe is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales.

Christophe is a rare baby name in Ireland where it may not be used now. But Christophe is a popular baby name in DR Congo where every 1 in 800 have the name as well as in, Madagascar, Burundi, Cameroon, Chad, Rwanda, Benin, Congo, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso.

As per our research, over 910000 babies have been bestowed Christophe around the globe.

YearRankBirths
202282569
202187758
202095227
2019762910
201881389
2016714511
2015120775
2014662412
201387848
201297027
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Christophe in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands19526705
Finland2401950
Sweden1519405
Norway298605
Denmark92000

Numerological aspects of Christophe

You like to organize and manage things, events, and people. Learn how to live on your own and trust others without losing yourself and your self-respect. Let go of your past before it ruins your future because your future is bright. You rock as a person. Use your mind and position to do great things you will be remembered for. Everybody loves you for your artistic nature and expressive attitude.

Parents who liked Christophe, loved these names

  •  Kollette - Queer girl name Kollette means "Nike Which Means Victory, Victory of the People and Victorious" came from Old Greek. Kollette is resultant of Colette.
  •  Entela principally is used in Albanian, meaning of Entela is "The Perfect One" which originated from Old Greek is given to baby girls
  •  Kitlyn means Pure or Medieval English Form of the Irish Caitlin used for baby girls which is used in English is originated from Old Greek
  •  Eutrope - The Eutrope is originated from Greek, meaning of Eutrope is "Who has Taken the Right Direction"
  •  Krzysztof - Infrequent boy name Krzysztof means "Carrying Christ or Christ Carrier" which is rooted from Old Greek is notably used in Polish

Sibling Names for Christophe

When it comes to choosing a name for your little one, you want something unique and meaningful. If you've settled on the name Christophe, then why not consider naming his siblings with names that complement his own? Here are some great options to consider.

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Names for Christophe's brother

Famous people named Christophe

  • Christophe Léon Louis Juchault de Lamoricière, French general
  • Christophe Antoine Gerle, French revolutionist and mystic
  • Christophe Caze, French terrorist and criminal
  • Christophe Keckeis, Swiss Lieutenant-General
  • Christophe Moyreau, French Baroque composer
  • Christophe Didillon, artist
  • Christophe Bouchet, French former journalist at 'Le Nouvel Observateur'
  • Christophe Rousset, internationally renowned French harpsichordist and conductor
  • Christophe Dussart, French football defender currently playing for French Championnat National side Nîmes Olympique
  • Christophe Darbellay, Swiss politician
  • Christophe Lauwers, Belgian footballer who
  • Christophe Charles, Haitian poet
  • Christophe Justel,
  • Christophe Épalle, French hammer thrower
  • Christophe de Thou, eminent French advocate
  • Christophe Neff, Franco-German geographer
  • Christophe Cheval, French sprinter who specialized in the 200 metres
  • Christophe Arleston, was born in Aix-en-Provence, France
  • Christophe Humbert, French judoka
  • Christophe Massina, French judoka
  • Christophe Bertrand, French composer of contemporary classical music
  • Christophe Goumotsios, Belgian football player
  • Christophe Fournier, Dr
  • Christophe Flacher, French bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s
  • Christophe de Beaumont, French cleric
  • Christophe Rocancourt, French impostor and confidence man
  • Christophe Plantin, influential French Renaissance humanist and book printer and publisher living and working
  • Christophe Beck, Canadian television and film score composer
  • Christophe Moreau, French former professional road racing cyclist
  • Christophe Dechavanne, French television and radio host
  • Christophe Dugarry, former French international footballer
  • Christophe Honoré, French writer and film director
  • Christophe Rochus, retired professional male tennis player
  • Christophe Bassons, French former professional road racing cyclist
  • Christophe Gans, French film director, producer and screenwriter
  • Christophe Soglo, Beninese military officer and political leader and one of the most important figures
  • Christophe Dominici, former French rugby union footballer of Italian origin
  • Christophe Roger-Vasselin, former tennis player from France
  • Christophe Soumillon, Belgian Thoroughbred horse racing jockey
  • Christophe Mengin, retired French racing cyclist and a former cyclo-cross racer
  • Christophe Bouchut, French professional racing driver
  • Christophe Ohrel, retired Swiss footballer who played as a wingback
  • Christophe Lambert, footballer from Switzerland
  • Christophe Willem, French singer and the winner of the fourth edition of 'Nouvelle Star'
  • Christophe Agnolutto, professional road bicycle racer from France
  • Christophe Berra, Scottish professional footballer
  • Christophe Le Mével, French former road racing cyclist,
  • Christophe Rinero, former French professional road racing cyclist
  • Christophe Ott, retired French footballer
  • Christophe Meslin, footballer from France
  • Christophe Tiozzo, French former professional boxer

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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