Meaning and Origin of: Christo

Boy name origins & meanings

  • Greek : Christ-bearer

Family name origins & meanings

  • Americanized spelling of Spanish, Italian, or Portuguese Cristo.
  • Shortened form of Greek Christopoulos, Khristopoulos (with the patronymic suffix -poulos), or any of the Greek family names derived from compound personal names formed with Khristo (see Christos), as for example Khristovassilis (‘Basil, son of Christos’), Khristogeorgis (‘George, son of Christos’), Khristogiannis (‘John, son of Christos’).