Cristo vs Sixto

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

Cristo Rank #5,623
Sixto Rank #5,796

Cristo is more popular, ranked #5623 vs #5796 for Sixto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cristo ___

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

Sixto ___

  • Sixto Antonio
  • Sixto Miguel
  • Sixto Jose
  • Sixto Carlos
  • Sixto Eduardo
  • Sixto Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cristo

Salvador Mateo Esperanza Rosario Angel

If you choose Sixto

Octavio Segundo Quintino Isabel Carmen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cristo or Sixto more popular?

Cristo is more popular, ranked #5623 compared to Sixto at #5796 in the United States.

What do Cristo and Sixto mean?

Cristo means "Christ-bearer, bearing the anointed one" (Greek via Spanish origin). Sixto means "sixth" (Latin origin).

Are Cristo and Sixto boy or girl names?

Cristo is primarily a boy name. Sixto is primarily a boy name.

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