Kristaps
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- KRIS-taps
- Origin
- Greek
Kristaps is a boys' name of Greek origin, meaning “bearing Christ”. Too few babies were given it in the latest year to rank.
What does Kristaps mean?
Greek: Latvian form of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros
“bearing Christ”
Latvian form of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros meaning bearing Christ; Latvian masculine names take a final -s.
Is Kristaps a girl's or a boy's name?
Kristaps is a boys' name.
How popular is Kristaps in the UK?
No boys in the UK were given it in 2025, or too few to be listed. Its busiest year was 2014, with 7 boys.
Kristaps in the UK, year by year
| Year | Boys | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #3,608 |
| 2016 | 3 | #5,015 |
| 2015 | 3 | #4,955 |
| 2014 | 7 | #2,843 |
| 2013 | 1 | #6,198 |
| 2012 | 0 | – |
| 2011 | 0 | – |
| 2010 | 3 | #4,865 |
Names like Kristaps
Names given in the same years and the same naming tradition, with a similar sound.
Lucas Luca Edward Hector Aarav Xander Ares Jacob Theo Henry Arlo Arjun
Names related to Kristaps
More Greek names
Theodore Sophia George Sofia Alexander Sebastian Penelope Phoebe Margot Luke Chloe Sophie Zoe Iris Maisie Lainey
Sources
Figures from Baby names in England and Wales (Office for National Statistics), Babies' first names (National Records of Scotland) and Baby names (Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency). Nameling last updated them on 20 October 2026. How the figures are worked out, and the data to download.
To cite this page: Nameling, “Kristaps: name meaning, origin and popularity”, https://www.nameling.co.uk/names/kristaps, updated 20 October 2026.