315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)

Vasos

Vasos is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Vassilios,' the Greek form of Basil, meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' In Greek Cypriot communities, Vasos functions as both a standalone name…

Venedictos

Greek variation of Benedict

Though this one would be sure to inspire confusion, Ven- names can be an intriguing alternative to the Ben- group.

Xanthos

Greek

"golden-haired"

This alternate name for Apollo has a noble sound and can always be shortened to Xan.

Xenophon

Greek

"foreign voice"

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

Xenos

Greek

"hospitality, guest"

One of the more accessible X names, though Xeno or Zeno might sound more modern.

Zeno

Anglicized form of Greek Zenon, related to Zeus, king of the gods

Zeno, the name of two ancient philosophers, has a muscular dynamism that's lightened by its cheerful final vowel, resulting in a kind of offbeat sci-fi feel. Zeno of Citium was the founder of the…

Xylon

Greek

"the forest"

Sounds like the name of a new synthetic fabric.

Yannis

Greek variation of John

As common in Greece as John is here.

Zale

Greek

"sea-strength"

Appealing sound and meaning, but there is that discount-store association.

Zandy

Greek, meaning unknown

Like Gandy, a rarely heard name (there was a seventies movie called Zandy's Bride ) that has a lot more energy and charm than its commoner cousins Andy, Randy, and Sandy.

Zenon

Ancient Greek and Polish form of Zeno and Zeus

"sky, shine; gift of Zeus"

Zenon is a relative of Zeno, which is a form of Zeus, used in both ancient Greece and modern Poland. With the new rise of all names mythological, this one may deserve a fresh look.

Zenobios

Greek

"life of Zeus"

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

Zephyr

Greek

"west wind"

If you're looking for a name that's light and breezy, this could be it. A name from mythology: Zephyrus/Zephyr was the Greek god of the west wind, and with its similarity in sound to the likes of…

Zeus

Greek mythology name

The supreme Olympian god represents a mighty image for a little fella to live up to, but more and more parents are beginning to consider it seriously. The Roman equivalent Jupiter has also come down…

Philo

Greek

"loving"

Could Philo be the next Milo? We love the o-ending and sweet meaning of this dynamic and distinctive Greek name, often used in literature, but never particularly popular. The ancient Philo (aka Philo…

Theon

Greek

"godly"

Theon, an ancient name attached to a noted Greek teacher of mathematics and astronomy, also father to the first woman mathematician, might appeal to parents in this field. You can think of Theon as…

Philomon

Greek

"affectionate"

Also written as Philemon, this New Testament character was a recipient of Paul's epistles.

Linus

Greek

"flax"

Can Linus lose its metaphorical security blanket and move from the Peanuts page onto the birth certificate? We think it has enough charm and other positive elements going for it for the answer to be…

Lafcadio

Place-name

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…

Calixto

Greek

"beautiful"

Calixto is known in Spain as the name of three popes, one of whom was the martyr, Callixtus I, regarded as a saint. Calixto has a lot of energy and futuristic spirit, thanks in part to the…