Boy Name
Stavros
Stavros means “Cross”. 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.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Stavros — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Cross", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Stafford is on your shortlist, Stavros belongs in the same conversation.
Stavros meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Cross
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Stavros as S·T·A·V·R·O·S, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Stavros is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Stavros variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Stavrosa, Stavrose, Stavrosy, Stavro.
- Nicknames: Stav and S.
- Middle names: Pair Stavros with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Stavros middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Stafford, Stevens, Steffen, Steffan, Stefano — full picks on the sibling names for Stavros guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Stavros? Browse our names like Stavros 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 Stavros
What does the name Stavros mean?
Stavros means "Cross". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Stavros is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Stavros?
The exact origin of Stavros is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Stavros?
Stavros has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Stavros a boy's or girl's name?
Stavros is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Stavros in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Stavros sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Stavros?
Names that share Stavros's sound and style include Stafford, Stevens, Steffen, Steffan, Stefano.
What middle names pair well with Stavros?
Good middle-name fits for Stavros pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Stavros is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Stavros is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Stavros?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Stavros share its rhythm without rhyming — Stafford, Stevens, Steffen all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.