The baby name Kouros is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOO-ros (English approx. /ˈkuːrɒs/; Modern Greek /ˈku.ros/).
Kouros is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Kouros is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KOO-ros (English approx. /ˈkuːrɒs/; Modern Greek /ˈku.ros/).
Kouros is Greek in Origin.
Derived from Ancient Greek κοῦρος (koûros), Kouros denotes a “youth” or “young man” and names the iconic free-standing statues of idealized male adolescents from the Archaic period (c. 650–500 BCE). As a modern given name it is rare in Greece and abroad, chosen for its classical resonance and connotations of vitality, beauty, and athletic prowess.
In Persian communities, Kouros also appears as a familiar form or variant transliteration of Kourosh/Kurosh - the Old Persian name borne by Cyrus the Great (attested as Kūruš/Kuraš), whose exact meaning is debated; proposals link it to “sun,” “throne,” or an Elamite source. Variants and related forms include Kuros, Kourosh/Kurosh, Cyrus (English), and Kyros (Greek). Usage today is uncommon but cross-cultural, straddling Hellenic art-historical roots and Persian royal heritage, making Kouros a distinctive, cosmopolitan choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| France | Boys | 2004 | #394 | 3 | 2,538 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #542 | 11 | 10,162 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Kouros is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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