Oliver vs Stavros

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stavros

Boy #5,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cross, the Christian cross"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Greek-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,557
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Stav, Stavro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Stavros Rank #5,557

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5557 for Stavros.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Stavros ___

  • Stavros Nikos
  • Stavros Andreas
  • Stavros Konstantinos
  • Stavros Giorgos
  • Stavros Petros
  • Stavros Alexandros

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Stavros

Nikos Alexis Kostas Elena Dimitra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Stavros more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Stavros at #5557 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Stavros mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Stavros means "cross, the Christian cross" (Greek origin).

Are Oliver and Stavros boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Stavros is primarily a boy name.

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