Krzysztof, of Slavic origin, is derived from the old Polish word 'Krzystov,' which means 'famous' or 'renowned.' This masculine given name has been used historically in Poland and other Eastern European countries. In its Latinized form, it appears as Christopher. The name Krzysztof has two variants: Krzysztof and Krystian.
The name Krzysztof experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks in the late '80s and mid '90s, and a recent resurgence in the 2020s.