Christof Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Christof Name at a Glance

Name	Christof
Meaning	Variant of Christopher: He who holds Christ in his heart. Famous Bearers: actors Christopher Plummer and Christopher Walken; explorer Christopher Columbus.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Christof Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Christof means “Variant of Christopher: He who holds Christ in his heart. Famous Bearers: actors Christopher Plummer and Christopher Walken; explorer Christopher Columbus”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Christof Name Origin

Our database records Christof under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Christof a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Christof is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Christof

When considering Christof for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.