Stavros

The first name Stavros (Σταύρος) is known in German as a masculine name and translates directly from Greek to 'the cross', which refers to the cross on which Jesus died. Stavros enjoys great popularity in Greece and is a widely used boys' name.

What does the name Stavros mean?

Stavros (Σταύρος) is a masculine first name, whose meaning in Greek literally translates to 'the cross', referring to the cross on which Jesus gave his life. The name is very common in Greece, and numerous places also bear the name Stavros. The feminine form of the name is Stavroula.

Where does the name Stavros come from?

The name Stavros has its roots in ancient Greek and means 'the cross'. The etymology consists of the ancient Greek term staurós (σταυρός) and the modern Greek stavrós (σταυρός). The language from which this name originates is Greek.

How do you pronounce Stavros?

The pronunciation of Stavros is distinctive and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'STAV-ros' [ˈstavʁɔs]. The combination 'st' is clearly emphasized, while the open A gives the name a certain warmth. The ending '-ros' sounds full and soft, which gives Stavros a powerful and sonorous timbre - clearly contoured, rhythmic, and with a southern accent.

Popularity

In Germany, Stavros is a recognized first name, currently ranking 2,655th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009 at rank 912. In the last ten years, Stavros has been chosen as a first name about 130 times, securing it the 2,033rd place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,058th.

Nicknames & pet names

Stav / Stavi / Stavro

Similar first names

Famous people

• Leften Stavros Stavrianos (Canadian historian)
• Stavros Christoforidis (Greek biathlete)
• Stavros Christoudias (Cypriot footballer)
• Stavros Foukaris (footballer from Cyprus)
• Stavros Glouftsis (Belgian football player)
• Stavros Ioannou (composer from Australia)
• Stavros Labrakis (footballer from Greece)
• Stavros Labriakos (football player from Greece)
• Stavros Michaelides (swimmer from Cyprus)
• Stavros Michalakakos (Greek singer)
• Stavros Niarchos (Greek shipping magnate and art collector, has a grandson of the same name)
• Stavros Paravas (Greek actor)
• Stavros Petavrakis (Greek footballer)
• Stavros Schizas (Greek basketball player)
• Stavros Sideras (composer)
• Stavros Stathakis (Greek footballer)
• Stavros Toutziarakis (Greek basketball player)
• Stavros Tsoukalas (football player from Greece)
• Stavros Tziortziopoulos (Greek football player)
• Stavros Vavouris (Greek poet)