Kristofer - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Kristofer \k-risto-fer, kr(is)-tofer\ is a variant of Christopher (Greek) and Kristopher (Scandinavian), and the meaning of Kristofer is "bearing Christ inside".

The baby name Kristofer sounds like Kristofor, Kristoffer, Kristofel and Cristofer. Other similar baby names are Krister, Christofer, Cristofor, Kristoff and Kristof.

Kristofer is a somewhat common first name for men (#1173 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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