What origin is the name Kristo?

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

What are good sister names for Kristo?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Kristo — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Is it Kristo or Cristo?

Both spellings are used. Kristo means "A modern short form or variation of Kristos, the Greek word for Christ or anointed."; Cristo is listed with the meaning "Bearing christ.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Kristo

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Kristo

Kristo

Boy

Greek

2 syllables

Kristo is a Greek boy's name meaning "A modern short form or variation of Kristos, the Greek word for Christ or anointed".

Kristo is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "A modern short form or variation of Kristos, the Greek word for Christ or anointed". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Kristo mean?

A modern short form or variation of Kristos, the Greek word for Christ or anointed.

How popular is Kristo?

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What does Kristo mean?

Kristo is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "A modern short form or variation of Kristos, the Greek word for Christ or anointed.".

How popular is Kristo?

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Sister names that go with Kristo

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

How to say Kristo

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Kristo.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Other spellings of Kristo

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Cristo — "Bearing christ." (Spanish)

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Kristo at a glance

Letters: 6
Syllables: 2
Starts with: K
Ends with: -to
Vowels: 2 of 6 letters

6-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Kristo?

Kristo means "A modern short form or variation of Kristos, the Greek word for Christ or anointed." — these names share that spirit.

Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mia — "Mia is a Scandinavian and German short form of Maria. In Italian and Spanish, mia also means 'mine'." (Scandinavian)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)
Lucas — "Lucas is the Latin form of Luke, from the Greek Loukas, meaning 'man from Lucania', a region of southern Italy." (Greek)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)