Similar & Sister Names
Names Like Stavros
24 similar names matched by popularity and Greek origin — Stavros means "cross" and derives from the Greek word "stauros" (σταυρός), which referred to a stake or cross….
How we find these: names ranked close to Stavros in real popularity data, prioritizing names that share its cultural origin, with phonetic near-duplicates removed so the list stays genuinely varied.
Names similar to Stavros
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Ninos “Ninos derives from the Greek name Νῖνος (Ninos), meaning "son of" or related to Nineveh, …”
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Cassandr “The name 'Cassandr' is a variant of 'Cassandra', meaning "shining upon man" or "she who e…”
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Xena “Xena derives from the Greek word "xenos" (ξένος), meaning "hospitable" or "welcoming," an…”
Rank #1,123
Panagiotis “Panagiotis derives from the Greek "panagios", meaning "all-holy" — referencing the Virgin…”
Rank #1,097
Philo “Philo derives from the Greek root "philo-" meaning "lover of" or "fond of," combined with…”
Rank #1,142
Ia “The name 'Ia' is a short form of names like Ianthe or Ione, meaning "violet flower" from …”
Rank #1,059
Hellene “The given name 'Hellene' means "Greek" or "a person from Greece," derived from the Greek …”
Rank #1,045
Euria “Euria derives from the Greek root "eurys" (εὐρύς), meaning "wide" or "broad," combined wi…”
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Yinthe “The given name 'Yinthe' is derived from the Greek name 'Yinthe' (Γύνθη), meaning 'wine' o…”
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Arista “The name 'Arista' means "best" or "excellent," derived from the Greek root *aristos* (ἄρι…”
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Fedra “The given name 'Fedra' is derived from the Greek word 'Phaedra', meaning 'bright' or 'shi…”
Rank #1,028
Yani “Yani is a diminutive or shortened form of names like Yannis (Greek) or Jani (Slavic), der…”
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Kyria “Kyria means "lady" or "mistress" and derives from the Greek word "kyria," the feminine fo…”
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Theogene “Theogene derives from the Greek elements "theo-" (god) and "-gene" (born/generated), mean…”
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Daimon “The given name 'Daimon' derives from the Ancient Greek word *daimōn* (δαίμων), meaning a …”
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Thalissa “Thalissa derives from the Greek word "thalassa" (θάλασσα), meaning "sea." The name is a f…”
Rank #1,228
Iordanis “The given name 'Iordanis' is derived from the Greek name 'Ιορδάνης' (Iordanēs), meaning '…”
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Anthe “Anthe derives from the Greek word "anthos" (ἄνθος), meaning "flower." The name carries bo…”
Rank #987
Pan “The name Pan derives from Greek and means "all" or "everything," rooted in the Proto-Indo…”
Rank #1,234
Lysia “Lysia is derived from the Greek name Lysius, which comes from the root "lysis" meaning "l…”
Rank #984
Lysandro “Lysandro derives from the Greek elements "lysis" (dissolution, release) and "andros" (man…”
Rank #981
Fotini “Fotini means "light" or "the luminous one," derived from the Greek word *phos* (φως), mea…”
Rank #1,241
Hero “The name 'Hero' means "protector" or "defender," deriving from the Greek word *hērōs* (ἥρ…”
Rank #975
Evangelos “Evangelos derives from the Greek "euangelos", meaning "bringer of good news" — the root o…”
Sister names for Stavros
Same cultural background as Stavros, opposite gender — matched for sibling-set naming.
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Sofia “The given name 'Sofia' means 'wisdom' and its linguistic root is Greek, derived from the …”
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Evi “The given name 'Evi' is derived from the Hebrew word 'Chavi' or 'Chaviv', meaning 'belove…”
Rank #17
Elli “Elli is a diminutive form of Eleanor or Helen, derived from the Greek name Helenē, meanin…”
Rank #19
Iris “Iris means "rainbow" and derives from the ancient Greek word "iris" (ἶρις), which in Gree…”
Rank #22
Penelope “The name Penelope derives from ancient Greek roots, combining "pene" (thread/weaver's bob…”
Rank #28
Meda “Meda is a shortened form of Medea, derived from the Greek root "medea" meaning "cunning" …”
Rank #32
Maia “Maia derives from Greek meaning "mother" or "midwife," rooted in the Proto-Indo-European …”
Rank #35
Rhea “Rhea derives from the Ancient Greek "Rhea" (Ῥέα), meaning "flowing" or "stream," referrin…”
Frequently Asked Questions
How are "names like Stavros" chosen?
We match by real popularity data (global ranking) and, where known, shared cultural origin — then remove phonetic near-duplicates (like Gitanjali/Geetanjali) so every suggestion is genuinely distinct. Top matches for Stavros include Ninos, Cassandr, Xena.
What is the origin of the name Stavros?
Stavros is a Greek name. Stavros means "cross" and derives from the Greek word "stauros" (σταυρός), which referred to a stake or cross used in crucifixion.
What are good sister names for Stavros?
If Stavros is used for one child, Sofia is a well-matched Sister name from the same cultural background — see the full list below.