Cristopher vs Jakob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cristopher

Boy #1,229 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bearer of Christ"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,123 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cristopher Rank #1,229

Jakob Rank #1,123

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 vs #1229 for Cristopher.

Is Cristopher or Jakob more popular?

Jakob is more popular, ranked #1123 compared to Cristopher at #1229 in the United States.

What do Cristopher and Jakob mean?

Cristopher means "bearer of Christ" (Greek origin). Jakob means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cristopher and Jakob boy or girl names?

Cristopher is primarily a boy name. Jakob is primarily a boy name.