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Stavro
Pronounced STAHV-roh /ˈstɑːv.roʊ/Medium
Meaning: A form of the Greek Stavros, 'cross' (as in the Holy Cross) - a name of faith and steadiness. Warm and distinctly Greek.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Stavro comes from the Greek Stavros, 'cross,' a name of faith. It reads steady and warm, familiar in Greece - rare in the U.S. (said 'STAHV-roh').
It is extremely rare in the U.S.
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What does the name Stavro mean?
Stavro is a form of the Greek Stavros, 'cross.'
How do you pronounce Stavro?
It's said STAHV-roh /ˈstɑːv.roʊ/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Stavro a boy or girl name?
Stavro is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Stavro?
Stavro is extremely rare in the U.S.













