Greek Names (with Meanings & Popularity)

Cyrano

Greek

"from Cyrene"

Don't let the long-nose connotations put you off. Cyrano feels so current with names like Theo, Leo, Cypriano and Cyrus finding fans again and even the fictional character has so many redeeming…

Daedalus

Greek

"craftsman"

Name of a tragic mythological hero, used as a surname in the works of James Joyce; heavy but ponderous for an American boy, though pulled off very well by single-name musician Daedalus and writer and…

Daphnis

Greek

"laurel"

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.

Delias

Greek

"from Delos"

A rarely used name meaning from Delos, a sacred island to the ancient Greeks. A more interesting and musical choice might be Delius, after the British-born composer of lush rhapsodies.

Dhimitrios

Dhimitrios is a distinctive masculine name with Greek origins, representing a variant spelling of Dimitrios or Demetrios. The name derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and…

Mitros

Mitros is a masculine name of Greek origin, primarily functioning as a diminutive form of Dimitrios or Demetrios. These names derive from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility.…

Mimis

Mimis is an uncommon masculine name that may have Greek origins, possibly functioning as a diminutive of Demetrios (Dimitri) or other names beginning with 'Mi-'. In Greek contexts, it might be used…

Dimos

Dimos is a masculine Greek name with ancient origins. Derived from "demos," meaning "people" or "populace" in Greek, it has connections to democratic ideals and community. This name has historical…

Takis

Greek nickname name

A common Greek nickname, coming from the affectionate -akis suffix. Most often used as a nickname for Stamatios (from the affectionate nickname Stamatakis) or Panagiotis (from Panagiotakis), but it…

Dimitros

Dimitros is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing a variation of the more common Dimitris or Dimitrios. These names derive from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and harvest,…

Mitsos

Mitsos is a Greek masculine name that functions as a familiar diminutive of Dimitris or Dimitrios (the Greek form of Demetrius). The original name Demetrius derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of…

Demos

Diminutive of Greek Demosthenes

"the people"

Related to the word democracy, and easier as a name.

Dionysius

Greek mythology name

"god of Nysa"

Dionysius derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry and fertility. This Romanized spelling has been used for poets, soldiers, and saints throughout the centuries, but is hardly ever seen…

Diogenes

Greek philosopher

Philosopher who advocated the simple life. A classical choice that's almost unused as a baby name.