Meaning

Its source is Kristophoros, a Greek name meaning "Christ carrier."

Meaning

With Christ inside.

Background story

According to Christian legend, St. Christopher carried the child Jesus across a river on his shoulders. This legend may have evolved from the name itself.

Some authorities intepret its meaning as ''Christ within'' -- that is, carried within the heart of the believer.

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Statistics for the name Christoffer (male)

• In Denmark in 1996, the boy name Christoffer was ranked as number 22 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1997, the boy name Christoffer was ranked as number 22 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1998, the boy name Christoffer was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1999, the boy name Christoffer was ranked as number 24 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2000, the boy name Christoffer was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2001, the boy name Christoffer was ranked as number 22 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2002, the boy name Christoffer was ranked as number 24 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2003, the boy name Christoffer was ranked as number 29 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Christoffer was ranked as number 31 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Christoffer was ranked as number 31 on the most popular name for newborn babies