Cristobal name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 13th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, Spanish and Greek
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cristobal c-risto-bal
Meaning: Spanish Form of Christopher Christ Bearer, Carrier of Christ and Carrying Christ
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What does Cristobal mean?

Cristobal's meaning is Spanish Form of Christopher Christ Bearer, Carrier of Christ or Carrying Christ is used as a gender-neutral name. It is rooted from Old Greek is majorly used in Greek, Spanish and English.

Cristobal is a variation of evergreen and loved Christopher. Christopher is form of Christophorus in English and German languages. Cherished Christopher came from Old Greek, meaning of Christopher is "Carrying Christ and Bearer of Christ".

Cristobal is celebrated on August 21 st.

How do I pronounce Cristobal?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Cristobal is c-risto-bal. It can also be pronounced as cr(is)-tobal.

Variants of Cristobal

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

Names that rhyme with Cristobal

How popular is the name Cristobal?

A common name in United States having over 7143 recievers in 110 years of usage. When at its peak in 2001, it ranked 708th when 249 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Cristobal is an uncommon baby name in France, although it has been in use since 1923 but could not make beyond the top 600. Over 224 people have been named Cristobal in France.

Cristobal is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today. But Cristobal is a popular baby name in Mexico where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Colombia, Guatemala, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Argentina, Bolivia, Philippines, Paraguay and Honduras.

At least, 250000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181376127
20171572102
20161258144
20151144164
20141250143
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Cristobal in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands610
Sweden5131
Norway1225
Denmark130

What numerology tells about Cristobal?

You always see the good in everything and everyone. You are sensitive, humane and compassionate by nature. You always care more about other people's well-being and never find time to check how you are doing. Although you believe your dreams are too wild to realize, you are completely wrong. You like to feel comfy in your clothing rather than look amazing but feel tight. 2 as your personality number reveals your shyness.

Other names liked by soon-to-be-parents that are similar to Cristobal

  •  Tiffaine - Tiffaine's meaning is God or Luminous has origin in Greek is used as a baby girl name
  •  Meggane - Originated from Greek, Meggane means "Pearl"
  •  Poseidon - Used mainly in Swedish, Poseidon used for baby boys has its origin in Old Greek. Poseidon is equivalent of The Doric Name Poteidan Meaning Lord of Waters;Represents Poeti = Lord In the Vocative Case;the Adjective Daon = Watery,In the Vocative, Itself from the Indoeuropean Root Element Da Or Danu = Water in Latin and Greek languages
  •  Eleni - Originated from Old Provençal and Old Greek, Unwonted Eleni means "Shining or The Torch" used primarily in Finnish and Swedish is bestowed upon baby girls
  •  Yorig - The Yorig means "Worker of the Earth" and is mostly used in Breton is rooted from Greek language
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Sibling Names for Cristobal

If you're expecting a baby boy and have decided on the name Cristobal, congratulations! Now comes the fun part of choosing a sibling name that complements your pick. Here's a list of some enticing options for boys and girls that would be perfect alongside Cristobal.

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Famous people named Cristobal

  • Cristobal de Vera, Spanish painter
  • Cristobal Huet, French-Swiss former professional ice hockey goaltender
  • Cristobal Aguilar, pioneer of 19th-century Los Angeles, California
  • Cristobal Tapia Montt in Carta de Isabel as Actor
  • In 1971, Cristobal Dias portrayed the role of Sanchez in western movie Sangue em Santa Maria.
  • In 1919, Cristobal Sanchez portrayed the role of N in drama movie Dos corazones.

Comments :

Came from the ancient Greek Χριστόφορος (Khristóphoros) literally means that leads to Christ. San Cristobal is revered by some Christian groups as a martyr killed in the reign of Decio, the third emperor of Rome or during the reign of the Roman Emperor Maximino Daya. There is a confusion due to the similarity of the names "Decius" and "Dacian". He is the patron saint of the travelers, and its effigy is carried in medals, bracelets or in figures for vehicles on the part of the Christians. - Audrie Vann Cristobal's name means "bearer of Christ". San Cristobal is revered by some Christian groups as a martyr killed in the reign of Decio, the third emperor of Rome or during the reign of the Roman Emperor Maximino Daya. There is a confusion due to the similarity of the names "Decius" and "Dacian". He is the patron saint of the travelers, and its effigy is carried in medals, bracelets or in figures for vehicles on the part of the Christians. - Audrie Vann
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