Stavros vs Theodore

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

Stavros Rank #5,557
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #5557 for Stavros.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stavros ___

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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Stavros

Nikos Alexis Kostas Elena Dimitra

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stavros or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Stavros at #5557 in the United States.

What do Stavros and Theodore mean?

Stavros means "cross, the Christian cross" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Stavros and Theodore boy or girl names?

Stavros is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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