315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)
- Stavros
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"cross"Description:
A name that conjures up billionaire shipping magnates like, for instance, Stavros Niarcos.
- Poseidon
Origin:
Greek mythology nameDescription:
This version of the sea god's name may be more ready for prime time than the Roman version, Neptune -- slightly.
- Aimilios
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"strength"Description:
This male relative of the Emily family was borne by two Greek saints, one a fourth century martyr who destroyed pagan images and the other a ninth century bishop. Variations include Emilios and Aemilios. The Latin Aemilius, from the ancient family name, may be unrelated.
- Alexandre
Origin:
French variation of AlexanderMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
What's the difference between Alexander, the usual English spelling of this deeply classical name, and Alexandre, the French version? English speakers might find the proper French pronunciation challenging: a-lehk-SAHN-dreh, but that last syllable is barely pronounced. Americans might an an a or an ee on the end of the name, or simply pronounce it as Alexander, for better or worse.
- Hero
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"demi-god"Description:
Though the mythological Hero was female, this name might prove too big a responsibility for a little guy to shoulder.
- Bacchus
Origin:
Roman mythology nameDescription:
Only if you're hoping for your son to become a wine-besotted poet. To the ancient Romans, Bacchus was the god of agriculture, wine and fertility.
- Demetri
- Daphnis
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"laurel"Description:
Mythological shepherd in love with Chloe, whose name, though the s is pronounced, is related to the feminine name Daphne - making it a lovely choice for honoring a relative of that name.
- Anastasios
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"resurrection"Description:
A Greek name more familiar in English speaking countries in its feminine form, Anastasia, this masculine version bears further consideration. The traditional nickname is Sakis, as used by notable bearer, Anastasios "Sakis" Rouvas, a Greek film and television artist and former pole vaulter.
- Konstantinos
Origin:
Greek variation of Constantine, "constant, steadfast"Meaning:
"constant, steadfast"Description:
Derived from the Latin Constantinus, this is the Greek form of Constantine or Constans. Conjuring up ideas of endurance and steadiness, Konstantinos has been borne by numerous Greek prime ministers and by film maker Konstantinos Gavras. Kostis, Kostas, and Dino are sometimes used as nicknames.
- Napoleon
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"lion of the new city"Description:
Overly ambitious choice, recently borne by the hapless hero of cult movie hit Napoleon Dynamite.
- Rodion
Origin:
Russian from GreekMeaning:
"song of the hero"Description:
Well used in Russia, this is a distinctive and undiscovered choice here. Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov is the fictional protagonist of Crime and Punishment by Feodor Dostoyevsky.
- Timon
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"reward, honor"Description:
Kids would be more likely to associate this name with the hyperactive meercat in "The Lion King" than with the ancient Greek philosopher or Shakespearean character, which could cause playground problems.
- Markos
- Hilary
Origin:
Latin from GreekMeaning:
"cheerful, happy"Description:
The only version that works for boys anymore is the Latinate Hilario or Ilario. Better to look to Felix for a happy-meaning name.
- Thanos
Origin:
Greek, diminutive of AthanasiosMeaning:
"immortal"Description:
Thanos originated as a short form of Athanasios, a Greek name meaning "immortal." It is composed of the elements a, a negative Greek prefix, and thanatos, meaning "death." St. Athanasius, who used the Latin spelling of the name, was a bishop of Alexandria and known for his opposition to Arianism.
- Xenos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"hospitality, guest"Description:
One of the more accessible X names, though Xeno or Zeno might sound more modern.
- Costa
- Christy
Origin:
Scottish and Irish diminutive of ChristopherMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"Description:
Common nicknames for Christopher in Ireland, we think Christy or Christie have a certain cheery charm, especially now that Chris is feeling less ubiquitous.
- Nikos
Origin:
Greek, diminutive of various names beginning with the element Niko-Description:
Attractive, approachable, and more striking Nick alternative.