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Stelios

♂ Boy

Pronounced STEL-ee-os /ˈstɛlios/Medium

Meaning: A Greek boy's name, a short form of Stylianos, from stylos, 'pillar, column.' Popular in Greece and honoring Saint Stylianos.Medium

In 30 seconds: A steadfast Greek name: Stelios means 'pillar,' short for Stylianos (said 'STEL-ee-os'). Warm and rooted.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA Greek boy's name, a short form of Stylianos, from stylos, 'pillar, column.' Popular in Greece and honoring Saint Stylianos.
U.S. rank (2024)#10733 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 211

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219722024

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

Stelios is a Greek boy's name, short for Stylianos, from stylos, 'pillar.' Very common in Greece, it honors Saint Stylianos, protector of children. Warm and steady (said 'STEL-ee-os').

In the U.S. it appears softly, mostly among Greek families as a heritage pick. Steadfast, warm, and rooted.

Did you know? Stelios is a short form of the Greek Stylianos, from stylos, 'pillar' or 'column' - honoring Saint Stylianos, a name that suggests something strong to lean on (said 'STEL-ee-os').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Stelios — Greek short form of Stylianos 'pillar'

Variations

StylianosSteljo

Nicknames

StelSteli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stelios mean?

Stelios means 'pillar,' a short form of the Greek Stylianos.

How do you pronounce Stelios?

It's said STEL-ee-os /ˈstɛlios/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stelios a boy or girl name?

Stelios is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Stelios?

Stelios is common in Greece and uncommon for boys in the U.S.

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