315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)
- Semon
- Oedipus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"swollen foot"Description:
Sure to give a complex.
- Christion
- Kostas
Origin:
Short form of Konstantinos, Greek form of ConstantineMeaning:
"steadfast"Description:
Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.
- Clete
Origin:
Greek, diminutive of CletusMeaning:
"called forth"Description:
A sleek nickname name more attractive than its longer form, there have been a couple of prominent baseball player Cletes as well as the broadcast journalist Clete Roberts.
- Vasos
- Yannis
Origin:
Greek variation of JohnDescription:
As common in Greece as John is here.
- Eladio
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"the Greek"Description:
Musical, with a buoyant beat.
- Mitros
- Takis
- Philomon
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"affectionate"Description:
Also written as Philemon, this New Testament character was a recipient of Paul's epistles.
- Kostis
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"constant, steadfast"Description:
Kostis is a short form of Konstantinos, the Greek variation of Constantine.
- Sandros
Origin:
Greek, diminutive of AlexandrosDescription:
Often given as an independent name in Greece.
- Kastas
- Timeo
Origin:
Italian from GreekMeaning:
"honor"Description:
Timeo is a Top 100 name in France but is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world. Appearing briefly in the New Testament and related to Timon, a Shakespearean name, Timeo is a valid possibility for parents looking for an unusual name with cross-cultural cred.
- Lexus
Origin:
Greek variation of a diminutive of AlexisDescription:
Do you really want to name your baby after a car when there are so many other lex possibilities?
- Lukus
- Philadelphia
Origin:
Greek place-nameMeaning:
"brotherly love"Description:
Not nearly as popular as neighbors Trenton and Camden, but occasionally used for girls. Shirley Temple played a Philadelphia in the old western movie "Fort Apache."
- Vernados
Origin:
Greek from GermanMeaning:
"courage of the bear"Description:
Rhythmic and powerful, if you don't mind the nickname Vern.
- Nicomedes
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"pondering victory"Description:
Even more daunting than Nicodemus.