Stavros

Meaning of Stavros

Steeped in Mediterranean sunlight and classical resonance, Stavros (STAH-vros) draws its elegant lineage from the ancient Greek stauros, the very word for “cross,” a symbol of steadfast faith and enduring strength. Though it graces fewer than twenty newborns in the US each year—hovering around the 900th rank—it possesses a rare scholarly charm, like an olive grove hidden amid a Sicilian hillside or a marble column tucked into a bustling piazza. One senses in its two crisp syllables the echo of timeless rituals and twilight feasts, while the smooth consonants and open vowel effortlessly bridge the worlds of Hellenic antiquity and vibrant festa nights. Listeners might say it sounds as dignified as a museum bust—though far more approachable than nonna’s secret ragu—making Stavros a beacon of tradition and warm confidence ready to guide its bearer along life’s winding, sun-dappled roads.

Pronunciation

Greek

• Pronunced as STAH-vros (/ˈstɑvros/)

• Spyros
• Stelios
• Stratos
• Stefanos
• Savvas