Krzysztof is a boy's name of Polish origin meaning “Meaning 'bearer of Christ,' it is a widely used name in Poland, often associated with strength..” It has 3 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Kris, Krzysiek. As of 2025, Krzysztof ranks #646 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #644 in 2021.
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KSHIH-shtof
Phonetic spelling
Currently #646 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Krzysztof means “Meaning 'bearer of Christ,' it is a widely used name in Poland, often associated with strength..” It is a boy's name of Polish origin.
Krzysztof is pronounced KSHIH-shtof.
Krzysztof is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Krzysztof currently ranks #646 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Krzysztof include Kris, Krzysiek.
Middle names that pair well with Krzysztof include Krzysztof Andrzej, Krzysztof Paweł.
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