315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)

Pelagios is one of the more outre of the sea-related names. But Pel could work as a short form -- or Gus.

This name of an early Greek Christian philosopher comes with a wizened, ancient air about it. Still, perhaps the nickname Ari might help it work for a baby to grow into.

Ancient Athenian statesman whose name was once used in the US mostly for enslaved people, following a trend for names of ancient figures.

Old southern name too close to "philanderer".

Rarely heard New Testament name -- he was a friend of Saint Paul -- that might conceivably stand up to modern usage.

Related to the word democracy, and easier as a name.

Zealous and noble, an unusual and strong choice -- and if the original is too much of a mouthful, you can always call him Zen.

The positive-meaning name of a seventh century saint.

Sounds like the name of a new synthetic fabric.

The name of two Biblical figures, one a supporter of St. Paul and the other a Corinthian ruler. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but used in the form Sosthene in modern France.

The Greek form of Latin Maximus, with plenty of gravitas.

Mythological name with a fabulous meaning. Sure it's weighty, but so is Aphrodite; Andy is an easy nickname choice to make this name more wearable in the classroom.

Son of Zeus known for musical abilities, an edgy choice for music-minded families.

In ancient Greek mythology, a Trojan king with fifty children; in the modern world it sounds more like a computer language or environmentally correct car.

Cool goddess name, but you might need to brace yourself for lots of sneaker jokes, depending on where you live.