Stelios

“Crowned or glorious”

Greece origin · Boy name

♂ 97% boys♀ 3% girls

#7692US 2022

11Births / yr

↑Rising

176All-time births

📅 Since 197200

How to pronounce Stelios

SAY·NTEL·EYE·ohs

/ˈseɪ.ˈntɛl.ˈaɪ.oʊs/ · stress on SAY · 4 syllables

“Crowned or glorious”

Greece origin · Boy name

What does Stelios mean and where does it come from?

Stelios is a traditional Greek name derived from the name Stylianos. It is often given to boys born in connection with religious festivities. The name has been popular within the Greek Orthodox community. Notable figures with this name include Stelios Haji-Ioannou, a well-known Greek businessman. Va

Cultural significance

Stelios has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of crowned or glorious.

Peak popularity

Reached #4156 in 1974 — currently #7692 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Stelios?

Stelios works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Stelios Grace

How popular is Stelios right now?

Rising fast — up 2940 spots — currently #7692 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1975–2022#7692 · Top 5.7%

1975

1980

2010

2021

2022

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2022	#7692	11	▲ up 2940 · +57% births
2021	#10632	7	▼ down 1581 · -12% births
2010	#9051	8	▼ down 3052 · +33% births
1980	#5999	6	▼ down 1755 · -25% births
1975	#4244	8	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Stelios

Best Year1975Rank #4244

Peak Count11

Average Rank#7524

Current Trend→Stable

Data Range1975 - 20225 years

The story of Stelios

Stelios is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1972. With 176 total births recorded, Stelios remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4244 in 1975, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #7692 in 2022.

Names that peaked alongside Stelios in 1974:

Michael Jason Christopher David James

Stelios by decade

Stelios peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →

Decade	Births
1970s	50
1980s	41
1990s	5
2000s	26
2010s ★	54

💎Stelios has only 176 total recorded births since 1972 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Stelios?

Common

SteStelStelieStelyElios

What names sound and feel like Stelios?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Stelios also consider these

Greece · Savior or deliverer

Helios

Greek · Greek

Stephanos

Greece · crowned, garlanded

How is Stelios written in other languages?

Στελιος

Greek

What are the girl versions of Stelios?

Stella GREEK Styliani GREEK Steliana ROMANIAN

Common questions about the name Stelios

What does the name Stelios mean?

Stelios means "Crowned or glorious" — a name rooted in Greece tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Stelios?

Stelios is currently a distinctive and less common name as a boy name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Stelios have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Stelios?

Stelios originates from Greece tradition. Greece names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Stelios?

Stelios is a four-syllable name pronounced S EY1 N T EH1 L AY1 OW0 S. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Stelios?

Stelios pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greece heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.