Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, Scandinavian
Meaning: One who carries or brings Christ, Carrier of Christ
Pronunciation: KRIS-toh-fer, /ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/, K R IH S T AA F AH R
Popularity Rank: #13,944
Derived from the Greek name Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'.
The name Christoffer is of Greek, Scandinavian origin and means One who carries or brings Christ, Carrier of Christ. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Christoffer is commonly found in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and 50 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: KRIS-toh-fer
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈkrɪs.tə.fər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: K R IH S T AA F AH R
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
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At NamesLook, the name Christoffer is recorded 3,316 times globally, ranking it as the 13,944th most common name worldwide.
Christoffer is most prevalent in Sweden, with 1,555 occurrences, making it the 131th most popular name in the country.
In Sweden, the name Christoffer is found among 1 in every 61 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | #131 | 1 : 61 |
| Denmark | #168 | 1 : 123 |
| Norway | #211 | 1 : 185 |
| Finland | #696 | 1 : 566 |
| Germany | #5,123 | 1 : 5,093 |
| United States of America | #25,084 | 1 : 30,663 |
| United Kingdom | #14,620 | 1 : 18,273 |
| Brazil | #14,410 | 1 : 30,063 |
| Chile | #12,889 | 1 : 27,002 |
| Peru | #17,349 | 1 : 45,457 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Christoffer from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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