Kristers
- Gender
- Boy
- Say it
- KRIS-ters
- Origin
- Greek
Kristers is a boys' name of Greek origin, meaning “follower of Christ”. Too few babies were given it in the latest year to rank.
What does Kristers mean?
Greek: Latvian form of Krister or Christer, a Scandinavian form of Christian
“follower of Christ”
Latvian form of Krister, a Scandinavian form of Christian, from Greek Christos meaning anointed.
Is Kristers a girl's or a boy's name?
Kristers is a boys' name.
How popular is Kristers in the UK?
No boys in the UK were given it in 2025, or too few to be listed. Its busiest year was 2012, with 14 boys.
Half of all the boys named Kristers in the UK since 1996 were born between 2011 and 2016, the years shaded on the chart below.
Kristers in the UK, year by year
| Year | Boys | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | #4,025 |
| 2019 | 3 | #4,913 |
| 2018 | 5 | #3,596 |
| 2017 | 8 | #2,656 |
| 2016 | 8 | #2,690 |
| 2015 | 7 | #2,855 |
| 2014 | 4 | #4,063 |
| 2013 | 7 | #2,792 |
| 2012 | 14 | #1,765 |
| 2011 | 8 | #2,503 |
| 2010 | 6 | #3,092 |
| 2009 | 7 | #2,679 |
| 2008 | 5 | #3,305 |
Names like Kristers
Names given in the same years and the same naming tradition, with a similar sound.
Lucas Jacob Theo Charlie Isaac Mason Zachary Sebastian Oliver Edward Austin Stanley
More Greek names
Luca Theodore Sophia George Sofia Alexander 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, “Kristers: name meaning, origin and popularity”, https://www.nameling.co.uk/names/kristers, updated 20 October 2026.