Greek boy names

With Aramaic roots meaning “twin,” Thomas is a Biblical mainstay that's never strayed far from the top.

Greek for “gift of God,” Theodore is rising fast again, fueled by charm-packed nickname Theo.

Known for its biblical association as the name of one of Jesus's first apostles. It's a patron saint's name for Scotland, Russia, and Greece, and has been popular among various cultures.

From Greek, this classic means “bearer of Christ” and honors the patron saint of travelers.

Derived from Greek element "aléxein," mainly associated with Macedonian king, Alexander the Great

Greek for “rock,” Peter is a steadfast biblical name tied to saints, czars, and childhood storybook heroes.

Greek in origin and meaning “people of victory,” Nicholas connects to saints, czars, and Christmas traditions.

Hebrew for “given,” this Old Testament name has a lasting presence across generations.

A Hebrew name meaning “son of the red earth,” Adam is both mankind’s origin and a perennial favorite.

Of Greek origin meaning “to heal,” Jason is known both for ancient myth and its '70s naming boom.

Greek for “lover of horses,” this regal name spans apostles, monarchs, and literary legends

A Greek-derived name meaning “man from Lucania,” Luke brings Biblical depth.

Greek for “wellborn” or “noble,” Eugene once ranked among America’s most popular names.

This classic name comes from the Greek for “garland” or “crown,” tied to the first Christian martyr.

A biblical name with Hebrew and Greek origins, it means “he has heard” and maintains steady popularity.

Hold, Anchor, Possess, Tenacious

Vanishing, Fragility, Vapour, Healthy

God of Wine, Dedicated to Dionysos, Named for Saint Denys

Vigilant Watchman, The Watchful, Alert

Tamer, Spirit, Constant, Subdue

Kleopatra, Boasting

Greek in origin, this name means “from Sebastia” and blends ancient roots with pop culture charm.

This name has roots in Aramaic and Latin, meaning “of the forest” or “prayed for,” and appears in both myth and scripture.

Manly, A Man's Woman, Feminine Form of Andrew, Man Ones

Jove's Child, Youthful, Down-bearded Youth, Dedicated to Jupiter

The Chaste, The Pure

Holder of the Heel, Supplanter, One Who Supplants, Yahweh May Protect

Most Beautiful, Variant of Cayley Lovely, Fortress, Lark

Messenger, Angel

Fertility, To Tame, Conqueror, Spirit

A modernized spelling of Stephen, it shares the same regal meaning and has had decades of steady use.

An Aromatic, Symbol of Victory, Botanical Name, The Myrtle is a Dark Green Shrub with Pink or White Blossoms

Undying, The Element Ambrosios Which Means Immortal Divine, Ever-living

Guard of His Wealth, Wealthy Spearman, Courageous People, Divine Gift

Masterful, Of the Lord, Divine, Lordly

Manly, Defending Men, Helper and Defender of Mankind

To Protect, The Defender, Helper, Repel

Life

A Hunter

Lion of God

Victory of the People, Victorious Person

Man of the People, Folk

Hostage, Homeros

Virginal, Clear, Happy, Form of Katherine

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Young Goat, Aigis, Youthful Downy-beared One, Aigilops

Horse Lover, Friend of Horses

Dove, Victory of the People, Young Pup, Victor

Fragrant Oil, Myrrh

One of the Biblical 12 Apostles, Horse Lover

Praised, Generosity, Who Gives Glory to Yahweh

Yellow, Torch, Horn Coloured, Moon Elope

The Name of a Gemstone, Jasper-stone, He who Guards the Treasure, Whoever Comes to See

Name of a King, Always Heimkehrende, He who Remembers, The Homecoming

Joy, Young Goat, Happiness, Aigilops

Calf, Gentle, Wife, Companion

Typically a short form of Stephen, it stands on its own as a casual, guy-next-door favorite.

Pari, Messenger of God Angel

Famous

Victory, Aniketos Meaning Unconquerable Unconquered, Victorious, Earth

Down-bearded Youth, Jove's Child, Julia, Soft Bearded

The Crowned, Crowning, Crown

The Brave

Earthworker, Variant of Georgia, Farmer

Honor and God, Famous, People, Well-Known

Greek in origin and short for Stephanie or Stephen, this spunky name gained fans thanks to Stevie Nicks.

People's Victory, Niko Which Means Victor, Female Version of Nicholas

Worker of the Earth, Farmer, Earthworker

Oblivion

City Name, Boat and Gwys = Men, To Seek, Search For

Reflected Sound

Originally a medieval boy's name, Stacy means “fruitful.”

Musical Combination of Chords, Concord, Harmony, Agreement

Who is Like God?, Messenger of God

The Stone, The Rock

Bearer of Christ or Anointed, Christian Woman, Christ-bearer

The Hunteress, Brave, Summer, Place of Thracius

Short and spirited, Kit is derived from names like Christopher and Katherine and means “pure.”

Smaragd, Praise, Emerald, Precious Green Gem Stone

Gift, Gift of Isis

The Lord is Salvation, To Heal, A Healer, Greek Hero

Used across cultures from Korean to Arabic, Sena has varied meanings like “praise,” “army,” and “grace.”

Fourth One

Alpha, First Letter of the Greek Alphabet, Excellent

From Rhodes, Dweller by the Crosses, A Rose, Garden of Roses

Follower of Dionysius, Of Zeus, Dedicated to Dionysos

Follower of Dionysius, Divine, Similar to Dennis

Greek in origin, this once-popular name means “resurrection” and “steadfast,” and works for all genders.

Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly

From the Hebrew meaning “appointed,” this soft biblical classic has remained timelessly steady.

Shining Light, Champion, From the Alder Trees, Sun Ray

Greek for “crown,” this variant spelling gives the classic name a fresh international twist.

Masculine, Abbreviation of Andrew, Brave, Wise

Bringer of Victory, Useful, Of the Lord, Small

Derived from Greek roots, this vintage nickname means “defender” and works across all genders.

Lyein, Hippos

Birth

Piers, Stone, Rock

The Stone, Form of Peter, Rock

Fierce, Watchful, Vigilant, To Watch

Lament, Lin, Grief, Mourn

God's Gift, Gift of God

The God is My Lord, Name of One Prophet

Brave as a Lion, Leo, Form of Leonard, Strong

Judge is God

To Watch, The Watchful

Immerse, The Baptist

Gift of God

Erasmios

Carl, Joyful Song, Miss, Pure

Child, Companion, Pearl, The Page

The Pure, The Chaste

Well-born, Well Born, Form of Eugene, Noble

Royal Kingly, King Like, Basil the Herb, The Great

Enosch, One Vigor

Isis was the Principal Goddess of Ancient Egypt, Rich, Dorians, From Doris

From the Camp of the Roman Army, Follower of Christ

The Stone, Form of Peter, Rock

Gift of God

Monarch, Royal, Kingly

Born of God, Herd, Carried, Or Carrying, And Porters

Other, Protector, The Manly, Second One

The Watchful

God the Honourable, Name of a Saint

Son of Pierce, A Rock

Angel, Messenger of God

Loveable

Protector, Abbreviation of Alexander, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men

Anointed Christian, Belonging to Christ

Victory of the People

He who Holds Christ in his Heart

Rock, Form of Peter

Crowning, The Crowned

The Pure, Wise

Conqueror, Fertility, Tamer, To Tame

Epistle, Aigis, Shield, Aigilops

Fertility, Subdue, Conqueror, Tame

Dark Red

Subdue, Tame

Servant, Deacon, Messenger, Dusty One

Diminutive of Dominick, People's Victory, Lord, Child Born on Sunday

Gift of Yahweh

Manly, Brave, Of a Man, Masculine

Daylight Babies, Light, Shining, From Lucania

Lover of Horses, Son of Philip

The Rock, The Stone

Vigilant, Watchful, Form of Gregory

Huge Rock

Victory of the People, Victorious Person

Man, The Brave, Manly and Strong, Masculine

The Lord has Remembered, Yahweh Remembers

Hebrew in origin, Kain means “acquire” or “spear,” with strong biblical roots.

Youthful, Julia, Illustrious Roman Family, Jove's Child

Diminutive of Christopher, He who Holds Christ in his Heart

Man's Defender, Alexander's Son

Seething Pool, The Hollow, From the Round Hill, Raven

Crowning

The Pious

Fasting, The Word Nostos Which is of the Meaning Homecoming, Always Heimkehrende, He who Remembers

Who Eats Flower, Priceless Inestimable, Invaluable, Beyond Price

Female Version of Nicholas

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Manly, Protect and Man

Struggle, To Endure = Not Enduring, Lifted

Shield-Bearer, The Beschützende, Shield, Aigis

Lord

The Baptist

From Sebaste, Honored

The Crowned, Garland, To Wear a Crown, Wreath

Defender of the People, From Cassandra, Unheeded Prophetess

The Baptist

Christian Woman, Curly-Haired One, Bearer of Christ or Anointed, Christ-bearer

The Brave

Gift of God, Stranger, Exile

Victory, Victorious Person

The Crowned, Wreath, To Wear a Crown, Garland

The Baptist, Immerse