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  1. Greek Boy Names

Greek boy names evoke heroes, gods, and philosophers. Alexander, Theodore, Nicholas — names that have shaped civilization.

Quick facts: Greek boy names

  • Ancient Greek names often describe heroic qualities or divine attributes
  • Greek mythology names are among the fastest-rising in 2025
  • Many Greek names entered English via Latin New Testament translations
  • Sophia, Alexander, and Theodore all derive from ancient Greek roots

Greek Boy Names

2,078 boy names of Greek origin — showing top 120

#136
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Farmer.
#147
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Healer
#284
Greek↑ Rising
man of Attica
#355
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Defender of the people
#384
Greek
holding fast
#475
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Lion-like
#514
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Alternative spelling of Dion, meaning 'follower of Dionysus'
#515
Greek
Victory of the people
#524
Greek
hunter; one who hunts
#529
Greek
Vigilant, Watchful
#535
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Wealthy or prosperous.
#547
Greek
bearer of Christ
#549
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bearer of Christ
#556
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anointed, Christ
#589
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victorious people
#610
Greek↑ Rising
glory
#612
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Christos
#622
Greek
Greek
#633
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honoring
#657
Greek
to possess valor or strength
#674
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One who honors God
#698
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The gift of Zeus
#700
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Defender of men
#703
Greek
venerable
#712
Greek
Teon (Θεόν) means 'god' or 'divine'.
#728
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Bearer of Christ
#746
Greek
bringer of good news
#752
Greek
bearer of Christ
#757
Greek
Gift; Golden; Pathway; Road
#758
Greek
Compassionate
#759
Greek
Lion-like
#763
Greek
twin
#765
Greek
Defender of the people
#774
Greek
Bearer of Christ
#790
Greek
bringer of light; variant of Luca, meaning light
#808
Greek
defender of mankind
#809
Greek
Follower of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and agriculture
#819
Greek
a way, a procedure
#823
Greek
Path or way
#831
Greek
sign, token, or manifestation
#853
Greek↑ Rising
Of Greek origin, derived from 'Artemis,' the goddess of the hunt and wilderness.
#862
Greek
Associated with the sea; Often interpreted as a strong and commanding name
#864
Greek
Half, Demigod
#871
Greek
healer
#872
Greek
Golden man
#884
Greek
noble
#888
Greek
heat; warm
#917
Greek
Derived from 'Arios', meaning 'the most holy'...; Associated with 'air', possibly linked to the divine.
#918
Greek
well-born, noble
#921
Greek
victory of the people
#935
Greek
the anointed one; Christ
#935
Greek
Courageous
#941
Greek
victorious people
#955
Greek
Derived from the word 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'.
#965
Greek
Follower of Demeter
#976
Greek
Derived from 'Cailín', meaning 'girl' or 'lass' in Irish.
#990
Greek
mountain
#993
Greek
pain, suffering
#1026
Greek
Myrrh
#1044
Greek
a flower
#1057
Greek
Manly; brave
#1060
Greek
courageous heart; a heart
#1071
Greek
A form of the name Alona, meaning 'oak tree'
#1076
Greek↑ Rising
Divine
#1105
Greek
Defender of men
#1106
Greek
The common people; derived from the term for 'people' in Greek.
#1134
Greek
watchful
#1137
Greek
Fortuitous, lucky
#1139
Greek
One who loves.
#1141
Greek
Yiorgos is derived from George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.
#1149
Greek
Distinctive or renowned
#1162
Greek
defender of the people
#1182
Greek
glory
#1190
Greek
flute, musical instrument
#1193
Greek
vigilant, watchful
#1223
Greek
the untamed or fierce
#1227
Greek
A name associated with a shepherd or pastoral themes.
#1240
Greek
of Dionysus
#1258
Greek
Blessed, happy.; One who is fortunate.
#1258
Greek
he will add
#1293
Greek
bearer of Christ
#1293
Greek
derived from 'Demeter', the goddess of agriculture, means 'follower of Demeter'.
#1329
Greek
Meaning 'divine' or 'God-given'.
#1378
Greek↑ Rising
meaning 'desire, love'.
#1389
Greek
The name means 'strange voice' or 'foreigner's voice'.
#1394
Greek
Lion-man
#1397
Greek
beloved
#1411
Greek
Defender of the people
#1447
Greek
Friend of God
#1458
Greek
Bearer of Christ
#1467
Greek
In Greek mythology, Almus is associated with the god of nurturance.; The name can also mean 'nurturing' or 'nourishing'.
#1472
Greek
to tame or subdue
#1479
Greek
victorious people
#1497
Greek
to lead
#1500
Greek
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#1500
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#1500
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#1501
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#1501
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#1501
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#1501
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#1501
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#1501
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#1503
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#1503
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#1503
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#1503
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#1503
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#1503
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#1504
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