Christoph

Christoph Origin and Meaning

The name Christoph is a boy's name.

Christoph is the German and Dutch form of Christopher, derived from the Greek 'Christophoros' meaning 'bearing Christ.' This masculine name carries significant historical and religious weight across European cultures. While Christopher remains widely used in English-speaking countries, Christoph offers a more continental European flair without straying far from the familiar original. The name has maintained steady popularity in German-speaking countries like Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Christoph projects an image of reliability and strength while its international recognition makes it practical across different cultures. The name balances traditional roots with a slightly distinctive quality that sets it apart from the more common Christopher.

Popularity of the name Christoph

• 216 Germany 2016

Famous People Named Christoph

• Christoph Waltz Austrian,German actor
• Rudolf Christoph Eucken winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature