Best Sibling Names for Nicanor

Names chosen to complement Nicanor — matching origin (Greece), era, and style.

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These sibling names share Nicanor's Greece roots or similar popularity era, and start with a different letter to avoid alliteration.
Damian
Nicanor & Damian
Boy
Greece
From the Greek name Δαμιανος (Damianos) which was derived from Greek δαμαζω (damazo) "to tame". Saint Damian was martyred with his twin brother Cosmo in Syria early in the 4th century.
#108
Timothy
Nicanor & Timothy
Boy
Greece
From 'Timotheos', meaning 'honoring God' or 'in the honor of God'.
#211
Stephen
Nicanor & Stephen
Boy
Greece
Crown or Garland
#363
Damon
Nicanor & Damon
Boy
Greece
One who tames, subdues
#425
Theoplis
Nicanor & Theoplis
Boy
Greece
meaning 'friend of God'.
#502
Theodore
Nicanor & Theodore
Boy
Greece
Theodōros (Θεόδωρος), meaning 'gift of God'.
#7
Thomos
Nicanor & Thomos
Boy
Greece
twin
#510
Speros
Nicanor & Speros
Boy
Greece
spirit
#516
Alexander
Nicanor & Alexander
Boy
Greece
defender of the people
#22
Savalas
Nicanor & Savalas
Boy
Greece
the savior
#530
Luke
Nicanor & Luke
Boy
Greece
English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul.
#31
Elias
Nicanor & Elias
Boy
Greece
Cognate of ELIJAH. This is the form used in the Greek New Testament.
#36
Thomas
Nicanor & Thomas
Boy
Greece
Greek form of the Aramaic name תָּאוֹמָא (Ta'oma') which meant "twin". In the New Testament this is the name of an apostle.
#41
Andrew
Nicanor & Andrew
Boy
Greece
English form of the Greek name Ανδρεας (Andreas), which was derived from ανδρειος (andreios) "manly, masculine", a derivative of ανηρ (aner) "man".
#65
Galen
Nicanor & Galen
Boy
Greece
calm, healer
#570
Theo
Nicanor & Theo
Unisex
Greece
Divine gift
#78
Stphen
Nicanor & Stphen
Boy
Greece
crown, wreath
#582
Demetrias
Nicanor & Demetrias
Unisex
Greece
Of Demeter; belonging to the earth.
#592
Dorian
Nicanor & Dorian
Unisex
Greece
The name was first used by Oscar Wilde in his novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1891), which tells the story of a man whose portrait ages while he stays young.
#608
Stamatios
Nicanor & Stamatios
Boy
Greece
immortal
#615
Cleodis
Nicanor & Cleodis
Boy
Greece
glory of the people
#617
Phillip
Nicanor & Phillip
Boy
Greece
Variant of PHILIP, inspired by the usual spelling of the surname.
#620
Leon
Nicanor & Leon
Boy
Greece
Meaning 'lion'
#148
Demetre
Nicanor & Demetre
Boy
Greece
Follower of Demeter; one who belongs to the earth
#650
Fotios
Nicanor & Fotios
Boy
Greece
light
#674
Eutimio
Nicanor & Eutimio
Boy
Greece
Good timing
#689
Alexand
Nicanor & Alexand
Boy
Greece
defender of mankind
#692
Alex
Nicanor & Alex
Boy
Greece
Short form of ALEXANDER, ALEXANDRA, and other names beginning with Alex.
#203
Peter
Nicanor & Peter
Boy
Greece
rock, stone
#210
Stephn
Nicanor & Stephn
Boy
Greece
crown or garland
#712
Ulyesses
Nicanor & Ulyesses
Boy
Greece
Wrathful
#727
Timothey
Nicanor & Timothey
Boy
Greece
Honoring God.
#732
Kyrie
Nicanor & Kyrie
Unisex
Greece
Lord; A modern variation used as a feminine form of the male name Kyrie
#237
Andreas
Nicanor & Andreas
Boy
Greece
Manly, brave
#746
Konstandinos
Nicanor & Konstandinos
Boy
Greece
Steadfast, constant.
#757
Phoenix
Nicanor & Phoenix
Unisex
Greece
From the name of a beautiful immortal bird which appears in Egyptian and Greek mythology.
#269
Timthoy
Nicanor & Timthoy
Boy
Greece
God's honor
#789
Stephe
Nicanor & Stephe
Boy
Greece
Greek
#799
Trifon
Nicanor & Trifon
Boy
Greece
one who wears the crown
#820
Chares
Nicanor & Chares
Boy
Greece
Derived from Greek χαρις (charis) meaning "grace, kindness". This was the name of a 4th-century BC Athenian general. It was also borne by the sculptor who crafted the Colossus of Rhodes.
#830
Damien
Nicanor & Damien
Boy
Greece
To tame
#330
Soterios
Nicanor & Soterios
Boy
Greece
Savior or deliverer
#872
Orion
Nicanor & Orion
Boy
Greece
Meaning unknown, but possibly related to Greek ‘οριον (horion) "boundary, limit". Alternatively it may be derived from Akkadian Uru-anna meaning "light of the heavens".
#373
Dimitri
Nicanor & Dimitri
Boy
Greece
Variant of DMITRIY, using the Church Slavic spelling.
#878
Onassis
Nicanor & Onassis
Boy
Greece
Son of Onas, pertaining to the Onassis family well known for their shipping empire.
#887
Gregorey
Nicanor & Gregorey
Boy
Greece
watchful; vigilant
#891
Trampis
Nicanor & Trampis
Boy
Greece
one who travels, wanderer
#895
Christophel
Nicanor & Christophel
Boy
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#901
Vassilios
Nicanor & Vassilios
Boy
Greece
king; royalty
#907
Ares
Nicanor & Ares
Boy
Greece
Perhaps from either Greek αρη (are) "bane, ruin" or αρσην (arsen) "male". Ares was the blood-thirsty god of war in Greek mythology, a son of Zeus and Hera.
#414
Apollo
Nicanor & Apollo
Boy
Greece
of Apollo, god of the sun, music, and prophecy
#434
Myreon
Nicanor & Myreon
Boy
Greece
El que es fuerte
#947
Alexis
Nicanor & Alexis
Unisex
Greece
From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints.
#448
Demetrious
Nicanor & Demetrious
Boy
Greece
Follower of Demeter
#949
Atreus
Nicanor & Atreus
Boy
Greece
The one who is not afraid; fearless
#457
Anthoy
Nicanor & Anthoy
Boy
Greece
Invaluable; Priceless
#958
Felimon
Nicanor & Felimon
Boy
Greece
a son of friendship
#964
Theophus
Nicanor & Theophus
Boy
Greece
godly, divine
#966
Maxis
Nicanor & Maxis
Boy
Greece
the greatest
#501
Megale
Nicanor & Megale
Boy
Greece
great, large
#503
Ulys
Nicanor & Ulys
Boy
Greece
Wrathful; to be angry; To see; to be wary
#503
Philix
Nicanor & Philix
Boy
Greece
Loving horses.; A variant form of Felix, meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate'.
#506
Lycurgus
Nicanor & Lycurgus
Boy
Greece
wolf worker
#514
Dorus
Nicanor & Dorus
Boy
Greece
A beloved name with deep roots
#515
Daimeon
Nicanor & Daimeon
Boy
Greece
To tame or subdue.
#519
Alvertis
Nicanor & Alvertis
Boy
Greece
a variation of Albert, meaning 'noble and bright'.
Alizander
Nicanor & Alizander
Boy
Greece
Defender of mankind
#521
Alecxis
Nicanor & Alecxis
Boy
Greece
defender of mankind
#522
Euclide
Nicanor & Euclide
Boy
Greece
glorious and good
#522
Manolis
Nicanor & Manolis
Boy
Greece
a form of Emmanuel, meaning God is with us
#524
Taraus
Nicanor & Taraus
Boy
Greece
of the bull; bull
Kostantinos
Nicanor & Kostantinos
Boy
Greece
Constant, steadfast
Ledon
Nicanor & Ledon
Boy
Greece
the one who brings fortune
Theodies
Nicanor & Theodies
Boy
Greece
A beloved name with deep roots
Tamboura
Nicanor & Tamboura
Unisex
Greece
a kind of musical instrument (tambourine); derived from a folk singing tradition
Jonas
Nicanor & Jonas
Boy
Greece
Dove.; To be a dove or pigeon.
#534
Theus
Nicanor & Theus
Boy
Greece
God of the heavens, divine
#534
Eury
Nicanor & Eury
Boy
Greece
Well born; noble
#537
Theodia
Nicanor & Theodia
Boy
Greece
given by God
Xenon
Nicanor & Xenon
Boy
Greece
Stranger
#542
Leto
Nicanor & Leto
Boy
Greece
hidden
#543
Demetrion
Nicanor & Demetrion
Boy
Greece
Follower of Demeter; earth mother.
#545
Meliton
Nicanor & Meliton
Boy
Greece
Ancient Greek
#546
Bartholome
Nicanor & Bartholome
Boy
Greece
Son of the furrow
Andreous
Nicanor & Andreous
Boy
Greece
Manly, brave, or courageous.; Strong, brave.
#558
Sebastyn
Nicanor & Sebastyn
Boy
Greece
Sebastianós) - Venerable, revered; Sebastianus - From Sebastia, a region in Asia Minor
#558
Andrue
Nicanor & Andrue
Boy
Greece
manly
#560
Cleophis
Nicanor & Cleophis
Boy
Greece
Glory of the father.
Demetrian
Nicanor & Demetrian
Boy
Greece
follower of Demeter
#563
Christipher
Nicanor & Christipher
Boy
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#568
Capus
Nicanor & Capus
Boy
Greece
Cape, headland
#570
Eustis
Nicanor & Eustis
Boy
Greece
well-pleased, satisfaction
#573
Dinos
Nicanor & Dinos
Boy
Greece
of the people
Ioseph
Nicanor & Ioseph
Boy
Greece
Form of JOSEPH used in the Greek and Latin Bible.
#578
Andropolis
Nicanor & Andropolis
Boy
Greece
Man city
#579
Alexan
Nicanor & Alexan
Boy
Greece
Defender of the people
#597
Demetri
Nicanor & Demetri
Boy
Greece
Of Demeter
Konstantino
Nicanor & Konstantino
Boy
Greece
Constant, steadfast
#604
Paulos
Nicanor & Paulos
Boy
Greece
Small
#604
Pantalion
Nicanor & Pantalion
Boy
Greece
Of the sea
#612
Mayas
Nicanor & Mayas
Boy
Greece
the brave one
#626
Gregorios
Nicanor & Gregorios
Boy
Greece
Watchful
#630
Dmetrius
Nicanor & Dmetrius
Boy
Greece
follower of Demeter
#636
Dalphus
Nicanor & Dalphus
Boy
Greece
a name that appears to be a variation of names like 'Dolphus', which relates to the term 'dolphin'.
#637
Thamos
Nicanor & Thamos
Boy
Greece
twin; the one who is strong and powerful
Stepehn
Nicanor & Stepehn
Boy
Greece
crown, wreath
#641
Homer
Nicanor & Homer
Boy
Greece
From the Greek name ‘Ομηρος (Homeros), derived from ‘ομηρος (homeros) meaning "hostage, pledge".
#646
Leodis
Nicanor & Leodis
Boy
Greece
lion strength or bravery
Demitrie
Nicanor & Demitrie
Boy
Greece
Follower of Demeter, the goddess of the harvest.
#660
Stamatis
Nicanor & Stamatis
Boy
Greece
The name is derived from the Greek name Stylianos, which means 'pillar'.
Theofilos
Nicanor & Theofilos
Boy
Greece
Lover of God
#673
Lambros
Nicanor & Lambros
Boy
Greece
bringer of light
#675
Aristedes
Nicanor & Aristedes
Boy
Greece
best, excellent, the best man
Fotis
Nicanor & Fotis
Boy
Greece
Light; shining
#678
Helo
Nicanor & Helo
Boy
Greece
the sun
#680
Adones
Nicanor & Adones
Boy
Greece
Lord; Nobleman
#688
Sias
Nicanor & Sias
Boy
Greece
gift of God
#698
Haralabos
Nicanor & Haralabos
Boy
Greece
to be a protector of the city
#700
Carolos
Nicanor & Carolos
Boy
Greece
Free man; Free man; strong
#701
Acacius
Nicanor & Acacius
Boy
Greece
Not being troubled.
#711
Eustice
Nicanor & Eustice
Boy
Greece
wealthy
#712
Aleander
Nicanor & Aleander
Boy
Greece
Defender of men.
#714
Arkangel
Nicanor & Arkangel
Boy
Greece
chief angel
#715
Harilaos
Nicanor & Harilaos
Boy
Greece
Charilaos) - Joyful grace.
#716
Christopoher
Nicanor & Christopoher
Boy
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#718
Voris
Nicanor & Voris
Boy
Greece
Vóros) meaning 'the northern wind'; Derived from a word meaning 'to dwell or to reside'
#719
Amyrion
Nicanor & Amyrion
Boy
Greece
the one who is brave
#724
Alexsi
Nicanor & Alexsi
Boy
Greece
a form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of men'
#734
Kiriakos
Nicanor & Kiriakos
Boy
Greece
Means 'of the Lord' or 'belonging to the Lord.'
#734
Emmanouel
Nicanor & Emmanouel
Boy
Greece
God is with us
#736
Othor
Nicanor & Othor
Boy
Greece
to be a protector
#748
Hristos
Nicanor & Hristos
Boy
Greece
Christós) - anointed one, Messiah
#752
Demetrous
Nicanor & Demetrous
Boy
Greece
derived from Demetrius, meaning 'follower of Demeter, goddess of harvest'
#753
Ulises
Nicanor & Ulises
Boy
Greece
Wrathful (from Odysseus)
#756
Dimar
Nicanor & Dimar
Boy
Greece
Derived from 'Dimitrios', meaning 'follower of Demeter'.
#759
Alphe
Nicanor & Alphe
Boy
Greece
From the river Alpheus
#764
Alexzandar
Nicanor & Alexzandar
Boy
Greece
Defender of men
#769
Timthy
Nicanor & Timthy
Boy
Greece
honoring God
Thadus
Nicanor & Thadus
Boy
Greece
Courageous Heart
Evander
Nicanor & Evander
Boy
Greece
good man, strong man
#779
Aries
Nicanor & Aries
Unisex
Greece
Referring to the astrological sign of the Ram.
#785
Ambrose
Nicanor & Ambrose
Boy
Greece
From the Late Latin name Ambrosius, which was derived from the Greek name Αμβροσιος (Ambrosios) meaning "immortal". Saint Ambrose was a 4th-century theologian and bishop of Milan, who is considered a Doctor of the Church.
#788
Demitrus
Nicanor & Demitrus
Boy
Greece
follower of Demeter
#789
Demas
Nicanor & Demas
Boy
Greece
Derived from the Greek name Δεμάς, meaning ‘the people’s opinion’ or ‘popular opinion’.
#790
Adonus
Nicanor & Adonus
Boy
Greece
Lord, master.
#792
Paraskevas
Nicanor & Paraskevas
Boy
Greece
Masculine form of PARASKEVE.
#793
Arkadian
Nicanor & Arkadian
Boy
Greece
of Arcadia; a place of harmony and simplicity
#800
Aneudi
Nicanor & Aneudi
Boy
Greece
Without shame or modesty
#800
Zenos
Nicanor & Zenos
Boy
Greece
gift of Zeus
#800
Plato
Nicanor & Plato
Boy
Greece
Broad or wide
#814
Philmon
Nicanor & Philmon
Boy
Greece
Philmon' (Φιλήμων) means 'affectionate' or 'loving'.
#816
Theado
Nicanor & Theado
Boy
Greece
gift of God
#817
Gregrory
Nicanor & Gregrory
Boy
Greece
watchful, alert; an adapted form of the name Gregory
#826
Cleophes
Nicanor & Cleophes
Boy
Greece
famous by glory
Telesforo
Nicanor & Telesforo
Boy
Greece
Harvest; The one who brings in the harvest
#828
Abraxas
Nicanor & Abraxas
Boy
Greece
a mystical word often used in Gnosticism, symbolizing the unity of opposites.
Heraclio
Nicanor & Heraclio
Boy
Greece
Spanish form of HERACLIUS.
#833
Thanatos
Nicanor & Thanatos
Boy
Greece
death
#834
Demetres
Nicanor & Demetres
Boy
Greece
Feminized form of Demetrius, meaning 'follower of Demeter'.
#841
Orpheus
Nicanor & Orpheus
Boy
Greece
the darkness of the night
Jocephus
Nicanor & Jocephus
Boy
Greece
God will add
#844
Daemeon
Nicanor & Daemeon
Boy
Greece
A beloved name with deep roots
#845
Eulos
Nicanor & Eulos
Boy
Greece
the god of rhetoric
#845
Isador
Nicanor & Isador
Boy
Greece
Gift of Isis
#858
Iakona
Nicanor & Iakona
Boy
Greece
Derived from the name 'Jacobus', meaning 'supplanter'
#860
Stephan
Nicanor & Stephan
Boy
Greece
Crown
Demetruis
Nicanor & Demetruis
Boy
Greece
follower of Demeter'; of the Earth
#873
Maximous
Nicanor & Maximous
Boy
Greece
the greatest
#881
Loucas
Nicanor & Loucas
Boy
Greece
From the Latin 'Lucas', meaning 'light' or 'illumination'.
#888
Demetrius
Nicanor & Demetrius
Boy
Greece
Follower of Demeter
#890
Spyros
Nicanor & Spyros
Boy
Greece
The Spirit or the one who is beloved
Joses
Nicanor & Joses
Boy
Greece
he will add
#891
Demetris
Nicanor & Demetris
Unisex
Greece
follower of Demeter, goddess of harvest
#893
Cleophas
Nicanor & Cleophas
Boy
Greece
Glory of the father.
#895
Thaddeus
Nicanor & Thaddeus
Boy
Greece
From Θαδδαιος (Thaddaios), the Greek form of the Aramaic name Thaddai. It is possibly derived from a word meaning "heart", but it may in fact be an Aramaic form of a Greek name such as Θεοδωρος (see THEODORE).
#898
lenes
Nicanor & lenes
Boy
Greece
a variant of the name 'Linos', associated with music, song, and poetry.
#900
Epimenio
Nicanor & Epimenio
Boy
Greece
to remain
#906
Alekos
Nicanor & Alekos
Boy
Greece
defender of mankind
#908
Eneas
Nicanor & Eneas
Boy
Greece
Pious, faithful
#908
Theofanis
Nicanor & Theofanis
Boy
Greece
Modern Greek form of THEOPHANES.
#911
Christophr
Nicanor & Christophr
Boy
Greece
Bearer of Christ
Alexnader
Nicanor & Alexnader
Boy
Greece
Defender of the people
#921
Gerasimos
Nicanor & Gerasimos
Boy
Greece
Of the earth, strong and robust
#921
Christophen
Nicanor & Christophen
Boy
Greece
Bearer of Christ
Makarius
Nicanor & Makarius
Boy
Greece
Blessed.
#926
Ulizes
Nicanor & Ulizes
Boy
Greece
wrathful
#926
Karras
Nicanor & Karras
Boy
Greece
Fierce, brave
Spiridon
Nicanor & Spiridon
Boy
Greece
Serian and Croatian form of SPYRIDON, as well as a variant transcription of the Greek name.
#928
Persey
Nicanor & Persey
Boy
Greece
Of the sea
#932
Damyen
Nicanor & Damyen
Boy
Greece
To tame or subdue
#933
Kristofor
Nicanor & Kristofor
Boy
Greece
Bearer of Christ
#933
Pantaleon
Nicanor & Pantaleon
Boy
Greece
Derived from the Greek elements παν (pan) meaning "all" (genitive παντος) and λεων (leon) meaning "lion". This was the name of a 2nd-century BC king of Bactria.
Akiles
Nicanor & Akiles
Boy
Greece
the one who will be a hero
#943
Kronos
Nicanor & Kronos
Boy
Greece
The personification of time; the father of Zeus
#945
Plutarco
Nicanor & Plutarco
Boy
Greece
wealthy
Christhopher
Nicanor & Christhopher
Boy
Greece
Bearer of Christ.
Andress
Nicanor & Andress
Boy
Greece
manly, brave, warrior
#952
Cletes
Nicanor & Cletes
Boy
Greece
famous/glorious
#955
Stefan
Nicanor & Stefan
Boy
Greece
crown
#961
Constandinos
Nicanor & Constandinos
Boy
Greece
Constant, steadfast
#966