Christobal

Fact sheet

Name: Christobal
Gender: Boy name
Syllables: 3

Christóbal is a variant of the name Cristóbal, which is used in the Spanish language and in turn derives from the name Christoph. The latter has its roots in the Greek name Christophoros.

What does the name Christobal mean?

The name Christóbal derives from Cristóbal, the Spanish equivalent of Christoph, and its origin goes back to the Greek word Christophoros. This is composed of the terms Christós, which means 'the anointed one, the Messiah', and phérein, which means 'to bear'. Thus, the name carries the meaning 'the bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher, who is considered one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers, is venerated as the patron saint of travelers and is often depicted as a tall man carrying Jesus as a child across a river.

Where does the name Christobal come from?

The name Christóbal has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the bearer of Christ'. The word parts come from Ancient Greek: Christós stands for 'the anointed one, the Messiah' and phérein means 'to bear'. The name is used in the Spanish language.

How do you pronounce Christobal?

The pronunciation of Christóbal is three syllables and is rendered as 'Chris-to-bal' [ˈkʁɪs.to.bal]. The distinctive beginning with many consonants gives it a strong presence, while the vowels in the last two syllables provide a melodic touch. Overall, Christóbal sounds sonorous and southern - powerful in its approach and gentle in its conclusion.

When is the name day of Christobal?

The name day of Christóbal is celebrated on July 25th, in remembrance of Saint Christopher.

Popularity

In Germany, Christóbal is a rather rare first name. In 2010, it reached the 2,204th rank in the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, the name was given less than 10 times, placing it at the 8,037th position. In the last ten years, there have been no newborns given this name.

Famous people

Christobal Tapia de Veer (Chilean film music producer)
Christobal Tapia Veer (Chilean composer)
Cristobal Arreola (heavyweight boxer)
Cristobàl Balenciaga (fashion designer)
Cristobal Galvez Moreno (singer with Room 2012)

Frequently asked questions about the name Christobal

What is the origin of the name Christóbal?

The name Christóbal has its roots in Ancient Greek and is primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries.

What does the name Christóbal mean?

Christóbal means 'the bearer of Christ', derived from the Greek words for 'the anointed one' and 'to bear'.

How popular is the name Christóbal?

Christóbal is quite common in Spanish-speaking countries, although not as frequently as the shorter form Christoph or the English variant Christopher.