394 Greek Baby Boy Names With Meanings

The timeless collection of Hellenic names for your little hero.

By shikha thakur,MBA•Jun 8, 2023

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The scenic landscapes, the climate, the cuisine, and the culture make Greece a popular travel destination. There is so much more to Greece than its natural beauty and its epic monuments. Greece has given to the world many great leaders, scientists, and philosophers, and its history and culture have inspired people all over the world.The Greek naming system is influenced by the country’s mythology and history, with several choosing names of Greek gods, leaders, and philosophers for their kids. The names are unique and have a special ring to them. MomJunction has collected a list of such baby boy names that you can consider for your newborn baby, and keep them connected to your Greek roots forever.

Name	性别	Meaning
Augustin	Boy	Romanian form of Augustinus
Aundre	Boy	Old Greek - Man; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of name Andre
Autodikos	Boy	The one who takes law in hands.
Avram	Boy	Hebrew - Father of multitude; High Father; Derivative of name Abraham
Axios	Boy	A capable man.
Balakros	Boy	One who is bald.
Balthasar	Boy	The name is a version of baltasar.
Balthazar	Boy	The name is a version of baltasar.
Barak	Boy	African - Blessed; Hebrew - Lightning; A variant of name Barack
Bastian	Boy	Dervied from Sebastian which means, Man of Sebastia;

Calix	Boy	A chalice, a grail
Carolos	Boy	He is powerful, strong one
Chara	Boy	A man who loves freedom and adventure
Charalambos	Boy	Glowing with joy
Christian	Boy	Follower of Jesus Christ
Christophe	Boy	Bearing Christ, the son of God
Christopher	Boy	Bearer of Jesus Christ
Christy	Boy	A Christianity; follower of Christianityity religion
Cicero	Boy	Chickpea; a pulse from the pea family; an edible seed
Claus	Boy	The victory of the men; victory of the people; represents triumph

Clio	Boy	An artist of History, who played the lyre
Cole	Boy	The victory or rejoice of the people; winning in a competition
科林	Boy	The triumph or victory of the people against the enemy
Collins	Boy	The victory or triumph of the men
Constantinos	Boy	Stable and steady; constant; something that can never change
Corban	Boy	A sharp, steep, almost perpendicular hill
Corneliu	Boy	Romanian form of Cornelius, meaning 'horn'.
Costas	Boy	Constant or steady. It's the short form of Constantine.
Cymbeline	Boy	English King
Damaris	Boy	Super gentle being; Calf

Damia	Boy	One who subdues
Damiana	Boy	The one who tames
Darian	Boy	Gift sent from heaven on Earth
Darijo	Boy	Croatian form of Darius, meaning to possess.
Darius	Boy	Rich and Kind
Deinokratis	Boy	A terrible ruler.
Demetrios	Boy	A devoted individual; a friend
Denis	Boy	Romanian form of Dionysus, meaning 'Greek God of wine'.
Dennis	Boy	One who promotes civilization
Derrien	Boy	Wealthy

Dimnos	Boy	A term meaning I have fear.
Dinu	Boy	A variant of Dionisie, meaning Greek god of wine.
Dion	Boy	One who came from Zeus
Dione	Boy	One who came from the sacred spring
Dionisie	Boy	Romanian form of Dionysus, meaning 'Greek God of wine'.
Dorian	Boy	Came from the district of Greece; a war hero
Draco	Boy	Dragon; one who is like a serpant
Dru	Boy	Warrior; Wise; A person who is loved by all.
Dymek	Boy	Lover of earth.
Elysium	Boy	The place where heroes in Greek mythology go when they die.

Estevan	Boy	this is a Spanish word which means crown.
Eugen	Boy	well born or noble.
Eugenie	Boy	novility or high born individual.
Eulalia	Boy	a saint who got martyred.
Evan	Boy	god has been gracious or stone or right hander or youth.
Ezio	Boy	One who is like an eagle
Faustus	Boy	An auspicious mand
Felipe	Boy	A horse lover
Flavian	Boy	A blond or light-haired Boy; Derived from Latin word 'flavus' meaning 'blond'
Fulup	Boy	Bretons form of Philip, meaning lover of horses

Galen	Unisex	A healer, one who is calm
Ghenadie	Boy	Romanian form of Gennadias, meaning noble, and generous.
Giulianu	Boy	Sicilian form of Iulianus, meaning downy or hairy.
Gregor	Boy	他们are excellent,good learner and determind.They have a quality to solve all issues.
Gregory	Boy	他们非常有活力,有远见的和通用的。他们may be untidy and restless.
Griffin	Boy	Lord who have a very strong grip on everything which is around him.
Grigore	Boy	Romanian form of Gregory, meaning watchful or alert.
Grygoriy	Boy	Ukrainian variant of Gregory, meaning watchful or alert.
Hali	Boy	Sea (Greek), A precious stone, A beginning
Haralamb	Boy	Romanian form of Charalampos, meaning to shine from happiness.

Haralambi	Boy	保加利亚的Charalampos形式。It means to shine with happiness.
Hector	Boy	Tenacious
Hegelochos	Boy	The one who always walks ahead.
Hephaistion	Boy	Greek god of fire and ice.
Herakleides	Boy	The key of Hera.
Hristofor	Boy	Bulgarian variant of Christopher, meaning carrier of Christ.
Hyacinth	Boy	A name of the flower
Indigo	Unisex	The color dark blue
Ion	Boy	A variant of Ioanenes, meaning God is gracious.
Iorghu	Boy	Romanian form of the name Georgios, meaning earth-worker or farmer.

Isidore	Boy	One endowed with a gift of ideas
Jeno	Boy	Old Greek - Well-born; Noble; A derivative of French name Eugene.
Jeorg	Boy	Old Greek - Farmer; Earthworker; A variant transcription of George
Jeroen	Boy	Old Greek - Sacred Name; One who bears a holy name
Jerome	Boy	Old Greek - Sacred Name; One who bears a holy name
Jeromy	Boy	Old Greek - Sacred Name; One who bears a holy name
Jerry	Boy	Germanic - Brave with Spear; Spear Ruler; A pet form of Gerald
Jerzy	Boy	Old Greek - Farmer; Earthworker; A variant name of George
Jevgeni	Boy	Estonian form of Eugene. It means well born or noble.
Jonas	Boy	it means Dove. People with this name are very soft spoken and kind hearted. They love helping others and providing advice to family and friends.

Jorge	Boy	A derivative of Greek word Georgos meaning Farmer; A Tiller of the Soil; Earth Worker
Julian	Boy	Latin - Jupiter's Child; Downy; Julian is Youthful
Jurek	Boy	Old Greek - Farmer; Earth Worker; A variant form of the English George
Jurg	Boy	Old Greek - Farmer; Earth Worker; A variant form of the English George
Juris	Boy	Old Greek - Farmer; Earth Worker; A variant form of the English George
Juro	Boy	Old Greek - Farmer; Earth Worker; A variant form of the English George
Kal	Boy	The name Kal means The Strong One
Kaloyan	Boy	"From Greek name kalos Ioannes meaning ""handsome John."
Karan	Boy	Karan means He who Helps
Karanos	Boy	Ruler, king or leader

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any famous people or historical figures with Greek names that parents may want to consider?

Many historical figures and famous individuals have Greek names, each carrying inspiring meanings. Nikos, a widely used given name and nickname, was famously borne by Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the most influential Greek writers and philosophers of the 20th century. Another notable example is Alexander the Great, the third King of Macedon, widely regarded as one of human history's most exceptional military leaders. Variations such as Alex, Alexa, and Alexandrios offer alternative options. Like Saint Sebastian, numerous other figures also derived their names from Greek origins.

2. Is it important to consider the middle name when choosing a Greek boy name?

According to Greek naming customs, individuals typically have a first name followed by a patronymic name and a family name. For instance, an example name would be Yiorgos Georgiou Aetos. The patronymic name is formed using the father's name, often with the suffix '-ou' denoting 'of.' For instance, 'Georgiou' signifies'(son) of Georgios.' It is common for individuals to have a second personal name in addition to their patronymic name, which serves as their middle name

Infographic: Most Inspiring Greek Baby Boy Names

Greece is regarded as the birthplace of Western civilization. It has a long and varied history and culture with names and words that aptly capture its essence. The ancient Greeks passed down some of the most beautiful mythological tales and powerful legends. Names inspired by them have widespread appeal. Check out this infographic for some adorable ones.