Stylianos

The male first name Stylianos, also known as Stylianós (Στυλιανός), carries the meaning 'the pillar' or can also be interpreted as 'strong as a pillar'.

What does the name Stylianos mean?

Stylianos, in its form as Stylianós (Στυλιανός), means 'the pillar' or 'strong as a pillar'. The name has its origin in ancient Greek and is derived from the word stýlos (στύλος), which means 'the pillar'. This meaning can also be associated with strength, power, and the majestic presence of a pillar, as well as with absolute control and determination. Stylianos is a variant of Stilianos and Stilian. Saint Stylianos of Paphlagonia is venerated as the patron saint of children and was born into a needy family in Adrianopolis, in the province of Paphlagonia, which is now part of Turkey.

Where does the name Stylianos come from?

The name Stylianos is of ancient Greek origin and means 'the pillar' or 'strong as a pillar'. The ancient Greek word stýlos means 'the pillar'. It is rooted in the Greek language.

How do you pronounce Stylianos?

The pronunciation of Stylianos is four syllables and offers a melodious character. The name is usually pronounced as 'Sty-li-a-nos' [stiliˈaːnɔs], with bright and open vowels alternating. The consonant cluster at the beginning gives the name density, while the open O at the end provides a rounded timbre. Stylianos conveys a traditional and impressive aura - melodic, present, and dignified.

Popularity

Stylianos is among the frequently given first names in Germany. The name currently ranks 2,308th on the list of most commonly given male first names. Its best placement was in 2010, reaching 1,532nd place. In the last ten years, Stylianos has been chosen approximately 90 times as a first name, which places it 2,623rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,789th.

Nicknames & pet names

Stillo / Styli

Famous people

• Stylianos Alexiou (Greek archaeologist)
• Stylianos Antonarakis (Greek physicist)
• Stylianos Giannakopoulos (Greek footballer)
• Stylianos Kyriakides (Greek long-distance runner)
• Stylianos Manolas (football player from Greece)
• Stylianos Migiakis (wrestler from Greece)
• Stylianos Miliadis (artist from Greece)
• Stylianos Schicho (artist from Austria)
• Stylianos Vasileiou (football player from Greece)
• Stylianos Venetidis (football player from Greece)