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Kostas

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOH-stahs /ˈkɒs.təs/Medium

Meaning: Kostas is a Greek name, the common short form of Konstantinos (Constantine), from the Latin for 'steadfast; constant.' A warm, everyday Greek name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Greek name: Kostas shortens Konstantinos (Constantine), 'steadfast; constant' (said 'KOH-stahs'). Warm and classic.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningKostas is a Greek name, the common short form of Konstantinos (Constantine), from the Latin for 'steadfast; constant.' A warm, everyday Greek name.
U.S. rank (2023)#8016 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419612023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kostas is a Greek name, the familiar short form of Konstantinos (Constantine, 'steadfast; constant'). It reads warm and classically Greek - rare in the U.S. (said 'KOH-stahs').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., far more common in Greece. Rare, Greek, and warm.

Did you know? Kostas is the Greek short form of Konstantinos (Constantine), from the Latin for 'steadfast; constant' - a warm, everyday Greek name (said 'KOH-stahs').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Kostas — Greek short for Konstantinos; 'steadfast'

Variations

CostasKonstantinosKostis

Nicknames

KostaKos

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kostas mean?

Kostas is a Greek short form of Konstantinos (Constantine), Latin for 'steadfast; constant.'

How do you pronounce Kostas?

It's said KOH-stahs /ˈkɒs.təs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kostas a boy or girl name?

Kostas is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kostas?

Kostas is a rare name in the U.S., more common in Greece.

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