315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)

The name of two Biblical figures, one a supporter of St. Paul and the other a Corinthian ruler. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but used in the form Sosthene in modern France.

Old Testament book way too heavy to carry.

This ancient saint's name was borne by the infamous midcentury playboy, Porfirio Rubirosa.

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.

Zealous and noble, an unusual and strong choice -- and if the original is too much of a mouthful, you can always call him Zen.

As common in Greece as John is here.

Quite common in traditional Greek families, but for others, we think Plato might be easier to handle.

This grand name combines "lysis" (freedom) and "andros" (man). Lysander is a related, and more recognizable, variation.

Patrick Lafcadio Hearn was born on the Greek Island of Lefkada, the origin of the name he used as a first. But as a writer, he was known as Koizumi Yakumo, a collector of Japanese folk tales and ghost stories. Truly an international choice.

This name of an ancient Greek historian sounds too long-ago and faraway to consider for a modern child.

This male relative of the Emily family was borne by two Greek saints, one a fourth century martyr who destroyed pagan images and the other a ninth century bishop. Variations include Emilios and Aemilios. The Latin Aemilius, from the ancient family name, may be unrelated.

This name of an early Greek Christian philosopher comes wearing a robe and a long white beard.

Musical, with a buoyant beat.

Pastoral poetry name, associated with shepherds and nymphs.