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Stavros

♂ Boy

Pronounced STAHV-rohs /ˈstɑv.roʊs/Medium

Meaning: From Greek stavros, 'a cross' (the Christian cross)Medium

In 30 seconds: A cross: Stavros is Greek for 'a cross'. Strong, devout, and warm (said 'STAHV-rohs').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom Greek stavros, 'a cross' (the Christian cross)
U.S. rank (2025)#5578 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,036

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719662025

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

Stavros comes from Greek stavros, 'a cross' (the Christian cross, a symbol of faith and salvation). A strong, devout, classic name across Greece and the Greek diaspora (the shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos; said 'STAHV-rohs'; nickname Stav, Taki).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, a-cross at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Stavros means 'a cross' in Greek (the Christian cross) — a strong, devout name across Greece (the shipping magnate Stavros Niarchos; said 'STAHV-rohs'; nickname Stav).
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Stavros — root etymology

Variations

StavroulaStauros

Nicknames

Stav

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stavros mean?

Stavros is Greek for 'a cross' (the Christian cross).

How do you pronounce Stavros?

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

Is Stavros a boy or girl name?

Stavros is a boy's name.

How popular is Stavros?

Stavros is a rare name in the U.S.

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