Kristoff
Meaning
"bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier"
Origin: Greek Christophoros
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,282
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kris, Krissy, Toff
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier"
Origin: Greek Christophoros
"the greatest, most excellent"
Origin: Latin
Maximillion is more popular, ranked #5227 vs #5282 for Kristoff.
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Maximillion is more popular, ranked #5227 compared to Kristoff at #5282 in the United States.
Kristoff means "bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier" (Greek Christophoros origin). Maximillion means "the greatest, most excellent" (Latin origin).
Kristoff is primarily a boy name. Maximillion is primarily a boy name.