Boy Name
Panagiotis
Panagiotis is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Panagiotis is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Panagiotis often also consider Paris.
Panagiotis meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Panagiotis has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Panagiotis as P·A·N·A·G·I·O·T·I·S, with 10 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Panagiotis is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Panagiotis variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Panagiotisa, Panagiotise, Panagiotisy, Panagioti.
- Nicknames: Panag and P.
- Middle names: Pair Panagiotis with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Panagiotis middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Paris, Parris, Pinkney, Pansy, Purvis — full picks on the sibling names for Panagiotis guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Panagiotis? Browse our names like Panagiotis guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Panagiotis
What does the name Panagiotis mean?
Panagiotis has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Panagiotis?
The exact origin of Panagiotis is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Panagiotis?
Panagiotis has 10 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Panagiotis a boy's or girl's name?
Panagiotis is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Panagiotis in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Panagiotis sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Panagiotis?
Names that share Panagiotis's sound and style include Paris, Parris, Pinkney, Pansy, Purvis.
What middle names pair well with Panagiotis?
Good middle-name fits for Panagiotis pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Panagiotis is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Panagiotis is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Panagiotis?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Panagiotis share its rhythm without rhyming — Paris, Parris, Pinkney all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.