What Cristóbal means
Cristóbal is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ". It comes from Greek Christophoros: Christos (anointed one) + pherein (to bear, to carry). It is pronounced krees-TOH-bahl.
Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, July 25. San Cristóbal de las Casas in Chiapas. Cristóbal Colón is the Spanish name of Columbus.
Popularity: a common name in Mexico.
