110+ Greek Boy Names (Both Classic and Modern)

Names from the home of the gods

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Written by Natalie Grant Updated on August 4th, 2023

If you’re looking for the perfect Mediterranean-sounding name for your cute little baby son, remember that Greece, a country awash with mythology, culture, sun, and dreamy landscapes, has given rise to some fabulous, stylish names including those of countless gods and philosophers. 

Greek boy names famously stand out from others due to their alluring character and voguish meanings, making one the ideal choice for a spirited, adventure-seeking child!

So relax and browse through our handpicked list of traditional and present-day names. We’re sure you’ll find one that’s perfect for your little Greek warrior!

Greek boy names

  1. Achilleus – [Greek] “hero”
  2. Adonis – [Greek] “lord”
  3. Aeneas – [Greek] “praise”
  4. Alexander – [Greek] “defending men”
  5. Alkiviadis – [Greek] “victory of the people”
  6. Andreas – [Greek] “strong and manly”
  7. Aristides – [Greek] “excellence”
  8. Athanasios – [Greek] “immortal”
  9. Charalampos – [Greek] “radiance of life”
  10. Chrysanthos – [Greek] “golden flower”
  11. Chronis – [Greek] “time”
  12. Constantinos – [Greek] “constant”
  13. Demetrios – [Greek] “belonging to Demeter, goddess of harvest and fertility”
  14. Dionysios – [Greek] “god of wine”
  15. Dorotheos – [Greek] “gift of God”
  16. Eleftherios – [Greek] “liberator”
  17. Emanouel – [Greek] “God is with us”
  18. Emmanouil – [Greek] “God is with us”
  19. Epaminondas – [Greek] “resolute protector”
  20. Euangelos – [Greek] “bringer of good news”
  21. Evander – [Greek] “good man”
  22. Evgenios – [Greek] “noble born”
  23. Fotios – [Greek] “light”
  24. Georgios – [Greek] “farmer”
  25. Giorgos – [Greek] “farmer”
  26. Haralambos – [Greek] “bright as a lamb”
  27. Haris – [Greek] “keeper of the garden”
  28. Helios – [Greek] “sun”
  29. Ioannis – [Greek] “God is gracious”
  30. Iraklis – [Greek] “strong man”
  31. Iason – [Greek] “healer”
  32. Ieronimos – [Greek] “sacred name”
  33. Ilias – [Greek] “lord is my God”
  34. Ioakeim – [Greek] “God will establish”
  35. Ioannis – [Greek] “God is gracious”
  36. Ioseph – [Greek] “God will add”
  37. Isidoros – [Greek] “gift of Isis”
  38. Konstantinos – [Greek] “constant”
  39. Kyriakos – [Greek] “of the Lord”
  40. Leandros – [Greek] “lion man”
  41. Leonidas – [Greek] “son of a lion”
  42. Leontios – [Greek] “lion”
  43. Loukas – [Greek] “from Lucania”
  44. Manolis – [Greek] “great strength”
  45. Manos – [Greek] “great strength”
  46. Marios – [Greek] “manly”
  47. Markos – [Greek] “dedicated to Mars”
  48. Matthaios – [Greek] “gift of God”
  49. Miltiadis – [Greek] “friend of war”
  50. Minas – [Greek] “will, intention”
  51. Nikolaos – [Greek] “victory of the people”
  52. Odysseus – [Greek] “angry man”
  53. Orestis – [Greek] “mountain man”
  54. Pantelis – [Greek] “all-powerful”
  55. Pantelimon – [Greek] “all-powerful”
  56. Paris – [Greek] “wanderer”
  57. Pavlos – [Greek] “small”
  58. Petros – [Greek] “rock”
  59. Philetos – [Greek] “friend of God”
  60. Philippos – [Greek] “lover of horses”
  61. Polychronis – [Greek] “living for a long time”
  62. Polykarpos – [Greek] “fruitful”
  63. Prokopios – [Greek] “progress”
  64. Sarantos – [Greek] “full of joy”
  65. Sotirios – [Greek] “saviour”
  66. Spyridon – [Greek] “spiritual”
  67. Stefanos – [Greek] “crown”
  68. Stylianos – [Greek] “pillar”
  69. Theodoros – [Greek] “gift of god”
  70. Theophilos – [Greek] “friend of God”
  71. Thodoris – [Greek] “gift of God”
  72. Thrasyvoulos – [Greek] “boldness”
  73. Timotheos – [Greek] “honoring God”
  74. Tryfon – [Greek] “eater of grains”
  75. Vasilios – [Greek] “king”
  76. Yannis – [Greek] “God is gracious”
  77. Yiannis – [Greek] “God is gracious”
  78. Yorgos – [Greek] “farmer”
  79. Achille – [Greek] “hero”
  80. Adonis – [Greek] “lord”
  81. Agamemnon – [Greek] “very resolute”
  82. Anastasios – [Greek] “resurrection”
  83. Aristeidis – [Greek] “excellence of the people”
  84. Athanasios – [Greek] “immortal”
  85. Dimitrios – [Greek] “belonging to Demeter”
  86. Efthimios – [Greek] “favorable”
  87. Ektor – [Greek] “holder”
  88. Eustathios – [Greek] “well-built”
  89. Evdokimos – [Greek] “good reputation”
  90. Fanis – [Greek] “spear”
  91. Fotis – [Greek] “light”
  92. Gerasimos – [Greek] “old age”
  93. Giorgios – [Greek] “farmer”
  94. Gregorios – [Greek] “watchful”
  95. Ilias – [Greek] “lord is my God”
  96. Ioakeim – [Greek] “God will establish”
  97. Ioakim – [Greek] “God will establish”
  98. Irakleitos – [Greek] “strong man”
  99. Iraklis – [Greek] “strong man”
  100. Isidoros – [Greek] “gift of Isis”
  101. Kostas – [Greek] “constant”
  102. Kyriakos – [Greek] “of the Lord”
  103. Markos [Greek] “dedicated to Mars”
  104. Miltiadis [Greek] “friend of war”
  105. Nikos [Greek] “victory of the people”
  106. Oleksandr [Greek] “defending men”
  107. Panteleimon [Greek] “all-powerful”
  108. Pavlos [Greek] “small”
  109. Petros [Greek] “rock”
  110. Theodoros [Greek] “gift of god”
  111. Theophilos [Greek] “friend of God”
  112. Timotheos [Greek] “honoring God”
  113. Tryfonas [Greek] “eater of grains”
  114. Vasilis [Greek] “king”
  115. Yannis [Greek] “God is gracious”
  116. Yiannis [Greek] “God is gracious”
  117. Yorgos [Greek] “farmer”
  118. Yorgos [Greek] “farmer”
  119. Zacharias [Greek] “remembered by God”
  120. Zefiris [Greek] “west wind”
Natalie Grant (with child sleeping)
Written by Natalie Grant Updated on August 4th, 2023