Spanish form of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros meaning bearer of Christ; most famously the Spanish name of Cristóbal Colón (Christopher Columbus).
Nicknames
cris · tobal
Vibe
strongelegant
How it ages.
The Columbus connection gives it historical weight; ages solidly in Spanish-speaking contexts.
The cultural moment.
Steady in Spain and Latin America throughout the 20th century; never trendy, always present.