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
Athanasios	男孩	The immortal divine soul
Christos	男孩	Messiah; the annointed one
Constantine	男孩	Steadfast and continuous; persistent and doesn't change with time
尼古拉斯	男孩	The conqueror of the nation.
Vassilis	男孩	Royal
Yiannis	男孩	God is gracious
Admetos	男孩	One who cannot be tamed.
Adonis	Unisex	A handsome young man loved by aphrodite in mythology
Adras	男孩	Means Manly in Greek
Adrian	男孩	Water, or a sea of water

Adrianu	男孩	Sicilian form of Hadrianus. It means from Hadria.
Akilles	男孩	A form of Achilles meaning hero of the Greeks
Aksu	男孩	Defender of Man; A variant of name Alexander and Akse
Akta	男孩	Greek - Good; A name variant of Agatha
Alasdair	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of men; A variant of name Alexander and Alistair
Alaster	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of men; A variant of name Alistair
Alec	男孩	defender of mankind
Alek	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alec and Alexander
Aleko	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alec and Alexander
Aleks	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alec and Alexander

Aleksander	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Aleksandr	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Aleksandru	男孩	Norman form of Alexander. It means defending men.
Aleksandur	男孩	Bulgarian version of Alexander, meaning defender of mankind.
十分钟	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; Defender; A variant of name Alexander
Alesandro	男孩	Defender
Alessandro	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alex	男孩	Protector Of Mankind
Alexandar	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alexander	男孩	Defender of Mankind

Alexandro	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alexandros	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alexandru	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alexei	男孩	Old Greek - Defender of Men; Defender; A variant of name Alexander
Alexios	男孩	Defender, help provider
Alexius	男孩	Old Greek - Defender; A variant of name Alexis
Alissandru	男孩	Sicilian form of Alexander. It means defender of mankind.
Alixandre	男孩	Defender of mankind. It was the name of nephew of King Mark.
Alpha	Unisex	An excellent firstborn child with leadership and chieftian qualities
Alpheus	男孩	Hebrew - Successor

Amara	男孩	Immortal Being; one who is blessed without end or death; blessed with eternal life; Grace or Bitter
Ambrogio	男孩	Old Greek - Immortal, Divine; A variant of the name Ambrose
Ambros	男孩	Old Greek - Immortal, Divine; A variant of the name Ambrose
Ambrosius	男孩	Old Greek - Immortal, Divine; A variant of the name Ambrose
Amyntas	男孩	Defender
Anatola	男孩	Variant of Anatol; meaning a beautiful and warm sunrise
Ander	男孩	Old Greek - Strong brave man, man of people; Manly; A variant of name Anders
Anders	男孩	Old Greek - Man; Manly; Virility; Latin - Priceless; A variant of name Anderson
Anderson	男孩	Scandinavian- Son Of Andrew; Latin - Priceless; Old Greek - Manly; Brave
Andoni	男孩	拉丁语-Priceless, Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony

Andonios	男孩	A famous bearer who is priceless
Andonis	男孩	拉丁语-Priceless, Inestimable; Greek - Man; Manly; A variant of name is Anthony and Andrew
Andras	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andrea
Andreas	男孩	Form of Andrew; creative, outgoing and manly
Andrei	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andre
Andrej	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andreas
Andreja	男孩	Croatian form of Andrew, meaning manly or masculine.
Andreo	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andreas
Andrev	男孩	Bretons form of Andrev, meaning manly
Andrew	男孩	A born warrior who is manly and brave

Andrian	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;拉丁语-Man from Hadria; Dark One; A variant of name Adrian
Andrias	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andreas
Andric	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andreas
Andriel	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andrew
Andries	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Anders
Andris	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andrew
Andro	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andreas
Androcles	男孩	A glorious man; named after a man who pulled out thorn from Lion's paws
Androtimos	男孩	One who is honest and brave.
Andrus	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andrew

Andrzej	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andrew and Andreas
Angelino	男孩	Old Greek - Messenger of God; Angel, A variant of name is Angel
Angelus	男孩	Old Greek - Messenger of God; Angel, A variant of name is Angel
Anjal	男孩	Greek - Heavenly Messenger; A variant of name Angel
Antero	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andrew
Antigonos	男孩	Like the ancestor
Antipatros	男孩	Like the father
Antonios	男孩	Another name of Saint Anthony; the one worthy of praise
Antti	男孩	古老的希腊-男;男子气概;勇敢的;男子气概;A variant of name Andrew and Andreas
Apollo	男孩	The one who is very handsome and is also a name of Greek God

Apollon	男孩	Old Greek - To destroy; A variant of the name Apollo
Apollonia	Unisex	The one who destroys
Apollonius	男孩	Old Greek - To destroy; A variant of the name Apollo
Apollos	男孩	Old Greek - To destroy; A variant of the name Apollo
Archelaos	男孩	Master of the people.
Archimedes	男孩	A master who makes plans
Ares	男孩	Greek - Best, Excellent; Latin - Ram; A variant of name Aries
Argaios	男孩	Glistening and shining.
Argus	男孩	The one who sees all and is majestic
Arie	男孩	Hebrew - Lion of God; Latin - Ram; Greek - Excellent Purpose

Aristides	男孩	Greek - The best Kind;
Aristotle	男孩	Excellent, best thinker; name of a great philosopher
Arridhaios	男孩	Something that's too terrifying.
Arsen	男孩	Greek - Virile; A variation of Arsenio
Arsenio	男孩	Greek - Virile; It is derived from the element 'Arsenios'
Arsi	男孩	Greek - Virile; A variation of Arsenius
Athanasius	男孩	Old Greek - Resurrection; Immortal; Variant of name Anastasius
Athanasy	男孩	Immortal
Aththan	男孩	Greek - Immortal; Eternal Life
Atticus	男孩	A person from Attica

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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.