The baby name Costas is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Greek: /ˈkostas/ (KOH-stas); English approximation: /ˈkɒstəs/ (KOS-təs).
Costas is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Costas is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Greek: /ˈkostas/ (KOH-stas); English approximation: /ˈkɒstəs/ (KOS-təs).
Costas is Greek in Origin.
Costas is the Greek given name Κώστας, commonly a short form of Konstantinos (Constantine). Etymologically it descends from Latin Constantinus, ultimately from constans “steadfast, faithful, constant.” The name spread throughout the Eastern Roman/Byzantine world via the cult of Saint Constantine the Great and numerous later saints, remaining a staple in Greece and Cyprus to the present. “Costas” reflects an Anglicized transliteration; in Greece the accent falls on the first syllable (KÓ-stas).
Variants and diminutives include Kostas (standard), Kosta, Costa, Costis, Costakis, Ntinos/Dinos; feminine forms are Konstantina, Constantina, and Constance. Cognates appear across Europe: Constantinos, Constantin (Romanian/French), Konstantin (Slavic/German), Constantijn (Dutch), Constant (French), and Romanian Costin/Costel. Bearers such as former Greek PM Costas Karamanlis and actor Costas Mandylor have familiarized the spelling abroad. Meaning centers on reliability and perseverance, making Costas a compact, warmly traditional choice.
| Costas Simitis Costas Simitis is a prominent Greek politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1996 to 2004. He is best known for leading Greece into the Eurozone and implementing significant economic reforms during his tenure. His leadership marked a period of modernization and economic growth for the country. | Costas Mandylor Costas Mandylor is an Australian actor best known for his role as Detective Mark Hoffman in the Saw film series. He gained recognition for his work in the horror genre, particularly in Saw III, Saw IV, and Saw V. Born in 1965, he has also appeared in other films and television shows, showcasing his versatility as an actor. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | Boys | 0 | #8 | 527 | 3,473 |
| CY | 0 | #15 | 61 | 1,632 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #53 | 447 | 6,912 |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| GR | 0 | #71 | 70 | 3,911 | |
| MD | Girls | 0 | #92 | 1 | 865 |
| QA | 0 | #104 | 3 | 7,011 | |
| CY | Girls | 0 | #124 | 2 | 3,755 |
| MU | 0 | #137 | 1 | 3,613 | |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #218 | 3 | 3,850 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #301 | 5 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #310 | 3 | 10,560 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #379 | 3 | 7,951 |
| JO | Boys | 0 | #389 | 1 | 7,057 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #561 | 5 | 10,162 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #697 | 11 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #887 | 6 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #916 | 3 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #921 | 5 | 15,035 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #921 | 10 | 5,610 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #941 | 12 | 5,697 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,032 | 2 | 16,355 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,083 | 10 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,157 | 22 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,448 | 24 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,604 | 11 | 28,008 |
Costas is popular in 42 countries — most recent births per country:
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