Meaning and history
Kyriakos is a Greek masculine name derived from kyriakos, meaning “of the Lord,” from kyrios, “lord” or “master.” It is closely related to the Greek word for Sunday, the Lord’s Day, and has a long Eastern Orthodox Christian history. The feminine form is Kyriaki. Notable bearers include Greek politician Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Greek-American computer scientist Kyriakos Vamvoudakis. Cyriacus is the traditional Latinized form found among early saints.
In 2025, 5 babies were recorded with the name Kyriakos, ranking #12,008 among boys.