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Spiros

♂ Boy

Pronounced SPEE-rohs /ˈspiː.roʊs/Medium

Meaning: The standard Greek short form of Spyridon, keeping the Greek -s ending. Saint Spyridon of Corfu stands behind it; the root of the name is debated, often linked to Latin spiritus, 'spirit'.Low

In 30 seconds: The Greek short form of Spyridon, with its native -s ending: Spiros (said 'SPEE-rohs'). We note the saint respectfully.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningThe standard Greek short form of Spyridon, keeping the Greek -s ending. Saint Spyridon of Corfu stands behind it; the root of the name is debated, often linked to Latin spiritus, 'spirit'.
U.S. rank (2024)#13916 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1977
Total births (all-time)≈ 639

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197719182024

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

Spiros (Greek Spyros) is the working short form of Spyridon, kept in its Greek shape with the -os ending. It honours Saint Spyridon of Corfu, whose feast is a great event on the island. The name's root is debated — Latin spiritus, 'spirit', is the common suggestion — so we note that. Bright, Mediterranean, and lived-in (said 'SPEE-rohs').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Greek, and warm.

Did you know? In Greece a Spyridon is simply Spiros — the -os ending marks it as the living, spoken form. The saint behind it, Spyridon of Corfu, is among the most beloved in Orthodoxy, which we note respectfully (said 'SPEE-rohs').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Spiros — Greek short form of Spyridon; Saint Spyridon of Corfu

Variations

SpyrosSpyridonSpiro

Nicknames

SpiSpiroulis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Spiros mean?

Spiros is the Greek short form of Spyridon, the name of Saint Spyridon of Corfu. The root is debated, often linked to Latin spiritus, 'spirit'.

How do you pronounce Spiros?

It's said SPEE-rohs /ˈspiː.roʊs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Spiros a boy or girl name?

Spiros is a boy's name.

How popular is Spiros?

Spiros is a rare name for boys in the U.S., common in Greece.

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