What origin is the name Christoforus?

Christoforus comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Christoforus a popular name?

Christoforus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Christoforus?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Christoforus — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Christoforus

Q: Is Christoforus a rare name?

Yes. Christoforus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Christoforus

Christoforus

Boy

english

4 syllables

Christoforus is an english boy's name meaning "Variant of christopher: he who holds christ in his heart. famous bearers: actors christopher plummer and christopher walken; explorer christopher columbus".

With english roots, Christoforus is a boy name that means "Variant of christopher: he who holds christ in his heart. famous bearers: actors christopher plummer and christopher walken; explorer christopher columbus". At 12 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 4 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 4

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Variant of christopher: he who holds christ in his heart. famous bearers: actors christopher plummer and christopher walken; explorer christopher columbus

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Christoforus

Very rare in US records

What does Christoforus mean?

Christoforus is a boy name of english origin meaning "Variant of christopher: he who holds christ in his heart. famous bearers: actors christopher plummer and christopher walken; explorer christopher columbus".

Is Christoforus a rare name?

Yes. Christoforus does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Christoforus

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Names with a similar meaning to Christoforus

Christoforus means "Variant of christopher: he who holds christ in his heart. famous bearers: actors christopher plummer and christopher walken; explorer christopher columbus" — these names share that spirit.