Spiro

Spiro: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameGreek origin

Meaning and origin of Spiro

  • A male given name from Greek.

Etymology

Probably borrowed from Albanian Spiro.

How popular is Spiro?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#1738peak rank (1970)
1,011babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,011 boys in the U.S. have been named Spiro. Its highest rank for boys was #1738 in 1970. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Spiro FAQ

What does the name Spiro mean?

A male given name from Greek. Probably borrowed from Albanian Spiro.

What is the origin of the name Spiro?

Spiro is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Spiro?

Since 1880, 1,011 boys in the U.S. have been named Spiro. Its highest rank for boys was #1738 in 1970. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Spiro a boy or girl name?

Spiro is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,011 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.