Stavros
Stavros: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Stavros
- A transliteration of the Greek male given name Σταύρος (Stávros).
Etymology
From Greek Σταύρος (Stávros), from σταυρός (stavrós, “cross”).
How popular is Stavros?
Since 1880, 1,036 boys in the U.S. have been named Stavros. Its highest rank for boys was #2002 in 1977. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Stavros
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Stavros FAQ
What does the name Stavros mean?
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Σταύρος (Stávros). From Greek Σταύρος (Stávros), from σταυρός (stavrós, “cross”).
What is the origin of the name Stavros?
Stavros is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Stavros?
Since 1880, 1,036 boys in the U.S. have been named Stavros. Its highest rank for boys was #2002 in 1977. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Stavros a boy or girl name?
Stavros is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 1,036 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.