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Spyridon

♂ Boy

Pronounced SPEE-rih-don /ˈspiː.rɪ.dɒn/Medium

Meaning: A Greek name borne by Saint Spyridon of Corfu, a fourth-century shepherd-bishop who is among the most venerated saints of the Orthodox Church. Its root is debated: Latin spiritus, 'spirit; breath', and a Greek word for a woven basket are both proposed.Low

In 30 seconds: A saint's name: Spyridon honours the shepherd-bishop of Corfu (said 'SPEE-rih-don'). Its root is debated, which we note.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA Greek name borne by Saint Spyridon of Corfu, a fourth-century shepherd-bishop who is among the most venerated saints of the Orthodox Church. Its root is debated: Latin spiritus, 'spirit; breath', and a Greek word for a woven basket are both proposed.
U.S. rank (2024)#13918 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 113

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119812024

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

Spyridon is inseparable from Saint Spyridon of Corfu, the fourth-century shepherd who became a bishop and is honoured across the Orthodox world; his feast is one of Corfu's great days. Scholars debate the root — Latin spiritus, 'spirit', is often proposed, as is a Greek word for a basket — so we note the uncertainty. Stately, devout, and unmistakably Greek (said 'SPEE-rih-don').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, carried by Greek-American families. Rare, Orthodox, and stately.

Did you know? Saint Spyridon was a shepherd before he was a bishop, and his relics on Corfu draw pilgrims to this day — the island is thick with men named for him. The name's own root is debated, which we note respectfully (said 'SPEE-rih-don').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Spyridon — Greek; Saint Spyridon of Corfu; etymology debated

Variations

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Nicknames

SpiroSpiros

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Spyridon mean?

Spyridon is the name of Saint Spyridon of Corfu. Its root is debated — Latin spiritus, 'spirit', and a Greek word for a basket are both proposed.

How do you pronounce Spyridon?

It's said SPEE-rih-don /ˈspiː.rɪ.dɒn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Spyridon a boy or girl name?

Spyridon is a boy's name.

How popular is Spyridon?

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

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