Meaning & Origin
A male given name from Spanish, an anglicized spelling of Spanish Cristóbal.
Cristobal is a boy's and girl's baby name of Spanish origin, the Spanish form of Christopher, from the Greek meaning 'bearing Christ' (from Christos and phero). Cristóbal Colón was Christopher Columbus's Spanish name — the explorer who sailed from Spain to the Americas in 1492.
Cristobal carries the legacy of the Age of Exploration in a single word. It's a name of grand historical ambition — the man who connected continents is its most famous bearer. In Latino communities, it's a classic with deep Catholic roots and an adventurous spirit.