Spyropoulos Surname Meaning

The Greek surname Spyropoulos (Σπυρόπουλος) is a patronymic name, meaning it is derived from the given name of a male ancestor. The root Spyro- comes from the first name Spyridon (Σπυρίδων), which originates from the Ancient Greek word spyrís, meaning “basket” or “woven container.” Although the literal meaning is modest, the name gained immense prominence in Greek society through the veneration of Saint Spyridon, one of the most beloved saints in Orthodox Christianity, especially associated with the Ionian Islands. The suffix -opoulos is a patronymic marker strongly linked to the Peloponnese and southern Greece, meaning “son of” or “descendant of.” Consequently, the surname Spyropoulos signifies “the son of Spyridon” or “the descendant of Spyridon.”