315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)
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Rodion
Russian from Greek
"song of the hero"
Well used in Russia, this is a distinctive and undiscovered choice here. Rodion Romanovich Raskolnikov is the fictional protagonist of Crime and Punishment by Feodor Dostoyevsky.
Erastus
Latinized form of Greek Erastos
"beloved"
The Biblical Erastus was an assistant of Paul's in the New Testament. A name used in the 19th century that has fall off the scope, but may be revived as parents dig deeper for undiscovered Biblical…
Theron
Greek
"hunter"
Theron is best known these days as the surname of actress Charlize, but it does have a long history as a first name, ranking in the Top 500 in the early part of the 20th century and only dropping out…
Lyric
Greek
"of the lyre; songlike; a personal, emotive poem"
Associated with poetry, pop music, and the Greek lyre, Lyric has a light and zippy sound to it. Currently more popular for girls in the US, it was in the Top 1000 for boys between 2007 and 2020.…
Ptolemy
Greek
"aggressive, warlike"
Pronounced "TAHL-a-mee," this was the name of one of Alexander the Great's generals and several Greco-Egyptian rulers, as well as the name of a famous Greek astronomer. Actress Gretchen Mol brought…
Azarius
Greek form of Azarias or Azariah, Hebrew
"God has helped"
All s-ending names are fashionable right now, and Azarius has a handsome sound. With Azariah confidently in the Top 1000, and variations Azaire and Azair having small moments of their own, Azarius…
Calix
Male variation of Calixta or Latin
"chalice"
Calix is once-obscure name that is starting to see some use in the US, where 62 baby boys were named Calix in 2024. An indirect influence is the actress Calista Flockhart, who introduced Americans to…
Lukus
Lukus is an alternative spelling of Lucas, a name with ancient roots derived from the Greek name Loukas, meaning 'from Lucania' (a region in southern Italy). This variant spelling maintains the…
Mattathias
Biblical Greek form of Mattithiah, Hebrew
"gift of Yahwah"
An ancient relative of the classic Matthew, Mattathias is the Greek form of Mattithiah and Matttiyahu, names that appear several times in the Old Testament. Used in the Greek Bible and in some…
Rouvin
Rouvin is a masculine name of French origin, likely a variant of Ruben or Reuben, which has Hebrew roots meaning "behold, a son." This uncommon name carries an air of sophistication and uniqueness.…
Romanos
Romanos is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing the Greek form of the Latin name 'Romanus,' which means 'Roman' or 'from Rome.' This ancient name has historical significance in both…
Semon
Semon is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a rare variant of Simon, which derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning "he has heard" or "listening." Alternatively,…
Symeon
Symeon is a historical Greek variant of Simon, originating from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning "he has heard" or "listening." This ancient form appears in the New Testament and was borne by several…
Bastian
Diminutive or variant of Sebastian, Latin, Greek
"man of Sebastia"
A name that sounds both arty and rough-and-tumble, Bastian can be used as either a short form or a stand-alone variant of elegant Sebastian. Also spelled as Bastien, Bastiaan, and Bastían, it notably…
Timaeus
Latin from Greek
"honor"
Timaeus is an ancient name that appears in both Plato's Dialogues and in the New Testament. Might make a so-old-it's-new-again version of Timothy. The feminine variation is Timea.
Sosthenes
Greek
"safe strength"
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.
Aimilios
Greek
"strength"
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…
Phyllon
Greek
"leaf"
Phyllon, the male version of Phyllis (which gives you a clue to its pronunciation), was introduced as a baby name by Dutch model Doutzen Kroes and her husband DJ Sunnery James. Phyllon is one of…
Timeo
Italian from Greek
"honor"
Timeo is a Top 100 name in France but is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world. Appearing briefly in the New Testament and related to Timon, a Shakespearean name, Timeo is a valid…
Acacius
Greek
"thorny; or, innocent, not evil"
Acacius is a Latinized form of the Ancient Greek Akakios and can be interpreted to relate to the same root as the name Acacia, for the thorn bush, or Akakios which means "not evil." With the modern…