Costa vs Cristo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cristo

Boy #5,623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Christ-bearer, bearing the anointed one"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Greek Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,623
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cris, Kris

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Costa Rank #5,514
Cristo Rank #5,623

Costa is more popular, ranked #5514 vs #5623 for Cristo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Costa ___

  • Costa James
  • Costa Michael
  • Costa Alexander
  • Costa Luke
  • Costa Rafael
  • Costa Marco

Cristo ___

  • Cristo Antonio
  • Cristo Rafael
  • Cristo Miguel
  • Cristo Alejandro
  • Cristo Manuel
  • Cristo Salvador

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Costa

Luca Marco Sofia Elena Dario

If you choose Cristo

Salvador Mateo Esperanza Rosario Angel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Costa or Cristo more popular?

Costa is more popular, ranked #5514 compared to Cristo at #5623 in the United States.

What do Costa and Cristo mean?

Costa means "coast, shore" (Latin origin). Cristo means "Christ-bearer, bearing the anointed one" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Costa and Cristo boy or girl names?

Costa is primarily a boy name. Cristo is primarily a boy name.

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