Greek Boy Names

Alexander. Theodore. Sebastian. Atlas. Greek boy names have a built-in gravitas that other origins struggle to match. Probably because they were naming gods and conquerors while everyone else was naming farms.

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#4

Theodore

divine gift

English
#14

Sebastian

from Sebastia

English
#23

Luca

man from Lucania

Italian
#25

Elias

the Lord is my God

Greek
#27

Alexander

defender of men

Greek
#33

Matthew

gift of God

Hebrew
#34

Luke

man from Lucania

Greek
#39

Thomas

Twin

English
#44

Anthony

Priceless; of inestimable worth

English
#61

Christopher

one who carries Christ in heart

Greek
#63

Angel

messenger

Spanish
#68

Andrew

manly, brave

Greek
#80

Theo

gift of God

English
#101

Atlas

to carry, to endure

Greek
#110

Damian

master, conqueror

English
#114

Jace

short form of Jason, the healer

American
#117

Nicholas

people's champion, victorious

English
#123

George

farmer, earthworker

English
#133

Jasper

treasurer, keeper of treasure

English
#141

Leon

brave, lion-hearted

English
#148

Jason

healer, to heal

English
#169

Jayce

healer

American
#180

Emmanuel

God is with us

Hebrew
#184

Nicolas

victory of the people

Greek
#185

Alejandro

defender of the people

Spanish
#192

Peter

rock, stone

English
#197

Andres

manly, brave

Spanish
#203

Messiah

anointed one

American
#205

Alex

defender of men

English
#206

Adonis

lord, master

American
#208

Timothy

honoring God

English
#212

Nico

victory of the people

Italian
#216

Xander

defender of the people

English
#235

Kyrie

Lord

American
#251

Simon

he has heard, God has heard

English
#269

Steven

crown, wreath

English
#275

Phoenix

dark red, crimson

American
#280

Tobias

God is good; Yahweh is good

German
#285

Jorge

farmer; earth worker; tiller of the soil

Spanish
#286

Angelo

angel; messenger of God

Italian
#295

Ares

bane, destruction (war god)

Greek
#326

Orion

rising in the sky, boundary

English
#338

Mathias

gift of God, gift of Yahweh

Scandinavian
#344

Niko

victory of the people

Greek
#345

Damien

to tame, to subdue

French
#351

Andre

manly, brave

French
#378

Stephen

crown, wreath

English
#381

Hector

to hold fast, to restrain

Greek
#390

Julius

of the Julian clan, youthful

Roman
#400

Ari

lion

Hebrew
#415

Apollo

strength, manly beauty

American
#456

Damon

to tame, to subdue

Greek
#457

Esteban

crown, wreath

Spanish
#485

Alexis

defender, protector

Greek
#489

Andy

manly, brave

English
#495

Atreus

fearless, not cowardly

American
#500

Leandro

lion man

Spanish

Elio

sun

Italian

Leonidas

son of the lion

Greek

Philip

lover of horses

English

Troy

from the city of Troy

English

Gregory

watchful, vigilant, alert

English

Dorian

descendant of Dorus, Dorian Greek

English

Pierce

rock, stone

English

Drew

manly, strong, courageous

English

Alessandro

defender of men

Italian

Ander

man, warrior

Basque

Rhodes

where roses grow

English

Jayceon

healer (via Jason/Iason)

American

Jayson

to heal (from iasthai)

American

Phillip

lover of horses

English

Chris

anointed one carrier

English

Kyaire

Lord (via Kyrie element)

African American

Dennis

follower of Dionysus

English

Nikolas

victory of the people

Greek

Tomas

twin

Spanish

Ambrose

immortal, divine

English

Darius

he who holds firm the good

Persian

Teo

gift of God

Spanish

Cayson

healer (via Jason)

American

Evander

good man, strong man

Scottish

Kyree

Lord have mercy (liturgical)

American

Tony

priceless one

English

Alexande

defender of men

English

Ozias

my strength is Yahweh

Hebrew

Eugene

well-born, of noble birth

English

Alec

defender of men

English

Teddy

gift of God

American

Alistair

defender of men

Scottish

Ulises

hater of injustice

Spanish

Alessio

defender, helper of mankind

Italian

Dangelo

of the angel, son of Angelo

Italian

Makari

blessed, happy

Greek

Dimitri

follower of Demeter, devoted to earth mother

Greek

Halo

luminous circle, sacred light

English

Stefan

crown, wreath

German

Bastian

venerable, revered

German

Titan

great one, straining force

American

Demetrius

earth-lover

Greek

Zeus

sky father, divine sky

Greek

Andreas

manly, brave

Greek

Dion

divine, godly

Greek

Kristian

follower of Christ

Scandinavian

Cristiano

follower of Christ

Italian

Zephyr

west wind

American

Simeon

one who hears, God has heard

Hebrew

Genesis

beginning, origin

American

Kit

pure (short for Catherine)

English

Psalm

sacred song, hymn

American

Kristopher

bearer of Christ

American

Bishop

overseer, superintendent

English

Kole

victory of the people

American

Achilles

he who causes distress

Greek

Cristopher

bearer of Christ

English

Niklaus

victory of the people

German

Draco

dragon, serpent

Greek

Nikko

victory of the people

Greek

Ulysses

difficult journey

Latin

Perseus

ravager, one who destroys

Greek

Deon

divine, of Zeus

American

Lazarus

God has helped

Jewish

Jerome

holy name, sacred name

English

Lyric

of the lyre, lyric poetry

American

Daemon

spirit, divine inner power

Greek

Nick

victory of the people

English

Linus

flax, flaxen-haired

Scandinavian

Kyair

modern invented name, possibly dark one

American

Giannis

God is gracious

Greek

Cristobal

bearer of Christ

Spanish

Eros

primordial force of attraction

Greek

Aris

shortened form of Aristotle: best purpose

Greek

Nikola

victory of the people

Serbian

Kaisyn

invented modern American name

American

Constantine

firm, unwavering

English

Deion

follower of Dionysos, of Zeus

American

Kairos

the opportune or right moment

Greek

Artemis

safe, unharmed (proposed etymology)

Greek

Aleksander

defender of men

Polish

Cosmo

order, universe

Italian

Steve

crown, wreath

American

Myron

myrrh, fragrant oil

Greek

Nestor

traveler, one who returns home

Greek

Syrus

sun, sunshine

Persian

Stephan

crown, wreath

German

Cristofer

bearer of Christ

Spanish

Giorgio

farmer, earth-worker

Italian

Lisandro

liberator of men

Spanish

Leander

lion man

Greek

Levon

lion

Armenian

Sebastien

venerable, revered

French

Damoni

to tame, subdue

American

Alexzander

protector of men

English

Gene

well-born, of noble descent

American

Alastor

avenger, one who does not forget

Greek

Canon

rule, measuring rod

American

Basil

king, royal

English

Damion

to tame, subdue

English

Alpha

first, beginning

American

Fenix

dark red, crimson

American

Jordi

farmer, earth-worker

Catalan

Theodor

gift of God

German

Alexandre

defender of men

French

Lino

flax, linen plant

Italian

Jeronimo

sacred name

Spanish

Artem

gift of Artemis, devoted to Artemis

Russian

Khyrie

lord, master

American

Ilias

my God is Yahweh

Greek

Lex

defender of men (short for Alexander)

English

Theophilus

friend of God, beloved by God

Greek

Melo

melodious, pertaining to song

Spanish

Andrei

manly, brave

Romanian

Astro

star

American

Lynx

the shining one

American

Lukah

light

American

Calix

very handsome, beautiful

Greek

Stefano

crown, wreath

Italian

Leviticus

relating to the Levites, priestly tribe

Jewish

Athan

immortal, deathless

Greek

Hero

defender, protector, warrior

Greek

Demian

connected to Damia, goddess of the harvest

German

Armoni

harmony, concord

American

Derian

great one, gift

Irish

Alastair

defender of men

Scottish

Zeno

gift of Zeus

Greek

Teodoro

gift of God

Spanish

Yanis

God is gracious

Greek

Alexandro

defender of the people

Spanish

Kaeson

healer (from Greek root of Jason)

American

Aleksandr

defender of men

Russian

Arion

with melody, melodious

Greek

Tim

honoring God

English

Xylo

wood, forest

American

Sandro

defender of men

Italian

Stephon

crown, garland

African-American

Filip

lover of horses

Polish

Khristian

follower of Christ, anointed one

American

Heitor

holding fast, steadfast protector

Portuguese

Demetri

lover of the earth

Greek

Paris

named after the Parisii Gallic tribe

American

Nicolai

champion of the people

Danish

Cristhian

follower of Christ

Spanish

Exodus

departure, going out

American

Allister

defender of men

Scottish

Miguelangel

who is like God

Spanish

Sirius

glowing, scorching

English

Gregorio

watchful, alert, awake

Spanish

Jaceon

healer

American

Aero

air, atmosphere

American

Geo

earth

American

Jacen

healer

American

Konstantinos

steadfast, constant

Greek

Dino

short form of -dino names, little warrior

Italian

Nicolo

victory of the people

Italian

Galen

calm, tranquil

English

Kylon

swift, victorious

American

Nikolaos

victory of the people

Greek

Eugenio

well-born, of noble birth

Italian

Aster

star

English

Haris

guardian, protector

Arabic

Ulices

wrathful

Spanish

Jacinto

hyacinth flower

Spanish

Kari

free man

Norwegian

Theron

pursuer, one who seeks

Greek

Niccolo

victory of the people

Italian

Helios

sun

Greek

Ted

gift of God

English

Tytus

of the Titans, giant

Polish

Jakyrie

lord, master (via Kyrie element)

American

Aceson

son of the ace, son of excellence

American

Eliano

my God is Yahweh

Italian

Jaycen

healer

American

Jaiceon

healer (via Jason/Greek root)

American

Kory

hollow, seething pool

American

Aeson

of uncertain meaning, possibly healer

Greek

Kanon

flower sound

Japanese

Stevie

crown, wreath

English

Johnluke

God is gracious

American

Cyril

lordly, masterful

English

Cyan

blue-green color

American

Timoteo

honoring God, one who honors God

Spanish

Teodor

gift of God

Scandinavian

Makhari

blessed, happy

Russian

Kyrell

lordly, master (via Cyril)

African-American

Pete

rock, stone

English

Arsen

strong, virile, masculine

Greek

Xaire

rejoice, hail, greetings

American

Odysseus

wrathful, to cause pain

Greek

Loukas

man from Lucania (southern Italy)

Greek

Atom

indivisible, uncuttable

American

Artemio

gift of Artemis, safe and sound

Spanish

Jaythan

God has given (via Nathan blend)

American

Alexandros

defender of men, protector of the people

Greek

Omega

completion, eternity

American

Dimitrios

devoted to Demeter

Greek

Kaire

rejoice, be glad

African

Nicodemus

victory of the people

Biblical

Kol

dark, coal-black

American

Rhythm

measured flow, regular beat

American

Nicola

victory of the people

Italian

Ioannis

God is gracious; Yahweh shows favor

Greek

Nikita

unconquered, victorious

Russian

Adonnis

lord, my lord

Greek

Geronimo

sacred name

Spanish

Kitt

bearer of Christ

English

Macario

blessed, happy

Spanish

Jaycion

healer

American

Kristofer

bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier

Scandinavian

Drako

dragon, serpent

Greek

Isidore

gift of Isis

Greek

Timothee

honoring God, to honor God

French

Zacharias

God has remembered

Jewish

Kris

follower of Christ, anointed one

American

Echo

reflected sound

English

Dio

God, divine

Italian

Kalon

beautiful, good, noble

Greek

Yiannis

God is gracious

Greek

Tytan

powerful giant, cosmic force

English

Dmitri

devoted to Demeter

Russian

Gaius

to rejoice, happy, glad

Roman

Zylon

forest, wood, timber

American

Jaice

healer

American

Ason

healer, to heal

English

Sabastian

from Sebastos (venerable city)

European

Nikolaus

victory of the people

German

Lander

lion man

Basque

Theseus

to set, to place, to establish

Greek

Christofer

bearer of Christ

English

Theon

godly, divine

Greek

Hades

the unseen

Greek

Ajax

of the earth

Greek

Christ

anointed one

English

Theodoros

gift of God

Greek

Triton

third

Greek

Jaceion

healer, to heal

American

Jeyson

healer

American

Atlus

to carry, to endure

American

Demitri

earth mother follower

Greek

Lyrik

lyric poetry, song set to the lyre

American

Karsten

follower of Christ, Christian

German

Midas

legendary king of Phrygia, golden touch

Greek

Yannis

God is gracious

Greek

Etienne

crown, garland

French

Hermes

messenger of the gods

Greek

Greer

watchful, alert, vigilant

Scottish

Andry

pillar, support

Malagasy

Kollin

victory of the people

American

Nicco

victory of the people

Italian

Aquiles

thin-lipped

Spanish

Miron

myrrh, fragrant resin

Eastern European

Sander

defender of the people, protector of men

Dutch

Alexios

defender of men, protector of the people

Greek

Xzander

defender of men

American

Homer

pledge, hostage

Greek

Nyx

night

Greek

Osias

God saves, salvation

Hebrew

Makhai

battle, fighter, combatant

American

Christos

the anointed one

Greek

Theodoro

gift of God

Spanish

Aleksandar

defender of the people

Serbian

Kyriee

lord, master

Greek

Demetrio

devoted to Demeter, follower of the earth goddess

Italian

Aristotle

best purpose, superior aim

Greek

Leonid

son of the lion, lion-like

Russian

Cyprus

from the island of Cyprus

American

Athanasius

immortal, undying

Greek

Zoe

life

Greek

Eryx

son of Aphrodite, Sicilian king

American

Makar

blessed, happy

Russian

Kaysin

modern invented name, phonetic creation

American

Jianni

God is gracious

Italian

Ilia

my God is Yahweh

Georgian

Lizandro

liberator of men, one who frees

Spanish

Tiger

the great beast, tiger

English

Apolo

destroyer

Greek

Esias

God is salvation

Ethiopian

Konstantin

unwavering, firm

Russian

Georgios

farmer, earth-worker

Greek

Homero

one who is led (possibly referring to blindness)

Spanish

Athen

city of Athena; city of wisdom

American

Greg

watchful, alert

English

Athanasios

immortal, deathless

Greek

Elios

sun god

Greek

Barnabas

son of encouragement

English

Elia

My God is Yahweh

Italian

Filippo

lover of horses

Italian

Arcaius

from Arcadia, of the idyllic land

Greek

Aristeo

best, most excellent

Spanish-speaking

Jaelen

healer (if from Greek Galen)

African American

Artyom

devoted to Artemis

Russian

Cleo

short form of Cleopatra

English

Timofey

honoring God

Russian

Carsten

follower of Christ, anointed one

Danish

Karas

war, battle

Greek

Calogero

beautiful elder, good old man

Italian

Eon

age, era, vast expanse of time

English

Jayceion

healer

African American

Alexi

defender of the people

Greek

Xylon

wood, timber

Greek

Poet

one who makes verses

English

Michaelangelo

who is like God

Italian

Damiano

to tame, subdue

Italian

Stiven

crown, garland

Albanian

Eladio

of Greece, belonging to Hellas

Spanish

Nicklaus

victory of the people

German

Arris

best, excellent

English

Phoenyx

dark red, crimson

American

Neiko

victory of the people (via Nico)

American

Apollos

of Apollo, strength

Greek

Deakon

servant, messenger

American

Lotus

lotus flower

American

Bastion

venerable, worthy of reverence

French

Khristopher

bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier

American

Andrea

strong man

Italian

Alexey

defender of the people

Russian

Neeko

victory of the people

Japanese

Zenon

of Zeus, belonging to Zeus

Greek

Timmy

honoring God

English

Cosimo

order, beauty, universe

Italian

Alekzander

defender of men

American

Bastien

venerable, revered

French

Yianni

God is gracious

Greek

Khyri

Lord, master

American

Logic

reason, rational thought

English

Kairyn

pure, clear

American

Kalias

beautiful, of noble beauty

American

Nikolay

victory of the people

Russian

Sebastion

venerable, revered

English

Ariston

the best, most excellent

Greek

Ege

Aegean Sea

Turkish

Zagreus

great hunter, he who catches in the net

Greek

Onix

black banded gemstone

American

Krystian

follower of Christ

Polish

Adonys

lord, my lord

Greek

Macari

fortunate, favored by God

Greek

Artemus

safe, uninjured

Greek

Leandre

lion-man

French

Rasmus

beloved, desired

Danish

Cass

hollow, vain (from Latin Cassius)

English

Nyko

victory of the people

Greek

Icarus

uncertain — possibly related to the island of I...

American

Nikodem

victory of the people

Polish

Leonides

lion-like, descendant of lions

Greek

Dmitry

devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest

Russian

Costa

coast, shore

Italian

Yanni

God is gracious

Greek

Stavros

cross, the Christian cross

Greek

Chrome

chromium element

American

Cipriano

from Cyprus

Italian

Nicholai

victory of the people

Russian

Archimedes

first among thinkers

Greek

Cristo

Christ-bearer, bearing the anointed one

Spanish

Demetrious

devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess

Greek

Aleksei

defender of mankind

Russian

Aeneas

praised, lauded

Scottish

Akaius

not evil, innocent

Greek

Jasn

healer

American

Jasen

healer

American

Khrome

color, vibrant shine

American

Eris

strife, discord

Greek

Thaddaeus

heart, courageous heart

Christian

Poseidon

lord of the earth, husband of the earth

Greek

Nieko

victory of the people

American

Arsenio

virile, masculine, strong

Spanish

Markos

of Mars, warlike

Greek

Tycho

hitting the mark, fortunate

Danish

Iris

rainbow

English

Leto

the hidden one, lady

Greek

Evaristo

well-pleasing, excellent

Italian

Jasyi

healer (if from Jason)

American

Yosohn

healer (from Jason root)

American

Calyx

cup, chalice

American

Demetrios

devoted to Demeter

Greek

Blas

one who stammers

Spanish

Xylan

from the forest, of wood

American

Petros

rock, stone

Greek

Cyrie

lord, master

Greek

Kosta

constant, steadfast

Greek

Stephano

crown, garland, wreath of honor

Italian

Aleksey

defender of mankind

Russian

Basilio

king, royal

Spanish

Sender

defender of men

Ashkenazi Jewish

Anastacio

resurrection, one who will rise again

Spanish

Cris

bearer of Christ

Spanish

Andrews

son of Andrew

English

Alesso

defender of the people

Italian

Prometheus

forethought, foresight

Greek

Andrej

man, warrior

Serbian

Chi

vital energy, life force

Chinese

Damario

gentle, tame

African American

Leondro

lion-man, brave as a lion

Spanish

Ezaias

God is salvation

Hebrew

Kyrian

lord, master

Greek

Oleander

olive tree + man (Greek etymology)

English

Gryphon

mythical guardian creature

English

Ulisses

wrathful, full of wrath

Spanish

Vasilios

royal, kingly

Greek

Nikos

victory of the people

Greek

Jasson

to heal, healer

Greek

Delfino

dolphin

Italian

Nix

water sprite, water spirit

Germanic

Cali

beautiful, most beautiful

Greek

Charis

grace, kindness

Greek

Jhase

God is salvation

American

Theodorus

gift of God

Greek

Maximos

the greatest, most excellent

Greek

Dionisio

devoted to Dionysus, of Dionysus

Spanish

Aristos

the best, excellent

Greek

Attikus

man of Attica, from Athens

American

Petar

rock, stone

Serbian

Stacey

resurrection, one who will rise again

English

Jazion

Healer, one who cures

African American

Xylas

of the forest, from the wood

American

Erasmo

beloved, desired

Spanish

Philopateer

lover of his father, one devoted to his father

Coptic Christian

Kyire

lord, master

Greek

Panagiotis

all-holy, entirely sacred

Greek

Kyri

Sunday child

Greek

Andrez

manly, strong, brave

Spanish

Jaison

healer, one who heals

American

Alexio

helper, protector

Greek

Jacion

healer

American

Kyheir

noble heir, royal successor

American

Zeo

life, living

Modern American

Hercules

glory of Hera

Greek

Mylon

fragrant ointment

American

Damarius

gentle, tame

African-American

Sirus

sun, throne

Persian

Zale

sea strength, power of the sea

Greek

Stevan

crown, wreath, garland

Serbian

Aegon

fire and blood (fictional Valyrian)

English

Sandy

defender of men

English

Atlys

to carry, to endure

American

Ekko

echo, reverberating sound

American

Addicus

from Attica (Athens region)

American

Euro

wide, broad

European

Capri

island of goats

Italian

Argo

bright; swift

American

Karin

pure

Swedish

Alyssa

noble, of noble kind

American

Rhode

rose

American

Crit

chosen, judged

Greek

Cosme

order, beauty, ornament

Spanish

Danis

of Dionysus, follower of Zeus

English

Daphne

laurel tree

Greek

Thelman

will, desire, divine purpose

American

Tonio

priceless, inestimable

Italian

Clio

glory, to celebrate

Greek

Argus

all-seeing, vigilant

Greek

Andarius

manly, brave

African-American

Dionysius

of Zeus (through Dionysus etymology)

Greek

Anyis

pure, holy

Spanish

Cleophus

glory of the father

American

Demetricus

devoted to Demeter, of the earth goddess

Greek

Celina

moon

Latin

Agape

unconditional, divine love

Greek

Sirach

Son of Sira; wisdom

Hebrew

Neekon

victory of the people

American

Christoher

bearer of Christ

English

Erasmus

beloved, desired

Dutch

Ellen

sun, moon

English

Cletus

called forth, gloriously summoned

American

Doris

gift of the ocean

Greek

Lara

household spirit, ancestral guardian

Latin

Speros

associated with Saint Spyridon, miracle worker

Greek

Alissa

noble kind, of noble birth

English

Tyria

from Tyre, Phoenician

American

Daiceon

healer (from Jason root)

African American

Jinx

a magical charm or spell; also a curse

English

Philander

lover of mankind

English

Eureka

Exclamation of triumphant discovery

Greek

Kate

each of the two; pure

English

Eson

healer; father of Jason in Greek mythology

American

Delos

Visible, clear, bright; the island of light

Greek

Kristine

follower of Christ

Norwegian

Chares

Grace, divine favor, loving-kindness

Greek

Jreux

manly, strong (Drew/Andrew root)

American

Euris

good ruler, well-governing

Greek

Deason

son of the deacon

American

Demeter

earth mother

Greek

Craigory

rocky crag

American

Aryion

lion (via Ari root)

American

Helius

sun, radiant light

Greek

Ethic

moral principles, code of conduct

American

Chrisyius

bearer of Christ

American

Cygnus

swan

Latin

Aneas

praised, praiseworthy

Greek

Helen

Bright light, torch, shining one

Greek

Angeline

angel, divine messenger

French

Eury

wide, broad

Greek

Althea

healing, wholesome

Greek

Elena

bright, shining light, torch

Spanish

Ande

they came; arrival

Ugandan

Gregori

watchful, vigilant

Russian

Flip

horse lover

American

Damein

to tame, subdue

English

Anthory

priceless one, of inestimable worth

American

Demitrice

devoted to Demeter, goddess of harvest

American

Derean

one who holds firm the good

American

Meraki

doing something with soul, creativity, and love...

Greek

Aura

gentle breeze, morning air

Greek

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