<a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/167/Greek-Names">Greek names</a> for boys include such classic <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">male names</a> as Phillip and George, Nicholas and Andrew, Peter and Stephen, all common in the US for most of its history. These traditional Greek boys’ names and their variations have been widely-used in the western world for decades.
 
Along with Phillip and George, the top Greek boy names in the US Top 500 today include Alexander, Atticus, Elias, Jonas, Lucas, Nico, Sebastian, and Tobias. Baby boy names popular in Greece include Yiorgos — the Greek form of George — Yiannis, Constantine, and Dimitris.
 
Unique Greek boy names with a contemporary appeal include Hero, Lazarus, Linus, Ozias, and Phoenix.
 
Other unique Greek boy names in fashion for modern babies are names from Greek mythology. You might consider naming your son Apollo or Atlas, Orion or Perseus. For more choices like this, consult our list of <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/326/Mythological-Baby-Names-for-Boys">Mythology Boy Names</a>. You might also want to browse our selection of <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/507/greek-names-for-girls">Greek girl names</a>.
 
Explore our full list of Greek boy names, continued below. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Greek Names for Boys

Matthaios is the Greek form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew name "Mattityahu," meaning "gift of Yahweh" or "gift of God." This masculine name has ancient origins, gaining prominence through the Biblical figure of Matthew the Evangelist, one of Jesus's twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel. Matthaios remains popular in Greece and among Greek Orthodox communities worldwide. The name carries a sense of spiritual significance and historic depth. While the Anglicized version Matthew is more common globally, Matthaios offers a direct connection to the name's Hellenic heritage and pronunciation, making it a meaningful choice for families honoring Greek traditions.

Matthaios

Moris is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Morris or Maurice. The name ultimately derives from Latin 'Mauritius,' meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned,' originally referring to people from North Africa. This particular spelling is common in several Eastern European countries, Spain, and parts of Latin America. While less frequent in English-speaking countries, Moris offers a simplified, phonetic alternative to the more common Morris. The name carries a rich historical legacy, connected to Saint Maurice, a 3rd-century Roman soldier and Christian martyr. Throughout history, various forms of the name have been borne by saints, popes, and nobility across Europe. Moris combines ancient roots with a straightforward, accessible spelling that works well across multiple languages.

Moris

The Greek form of Latin Maximus, with plenty of gravitas. 

Maximos

Though you may pray to the god of sleep for your baby to slumber through the night, a drowsy image is not the greatest one to inflict on your little boy. 

Morpheus

Moisis is a masculine name that represents a variation of Moses, an ancient name with profound religious and historical significance. While Moses derives from Egyptian origins meaning "drawn out of the water," Moisis reflects the Greek rendering of this biblical name. In various Orthodox Christian traditions, particularly Greek and other Eastern European cultures, Moisis serves as the traditional form of this revered name. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, it maintains a presence in certain cultural communities with strong Orthodox religious ties. The name carries gravitas through its connection to the biblical leader who delivered the Israelites from Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. Parents choosing Moisis might appreciate its cultural richness, historical depth, and the way it honors religious heritage while offering a distinctive alternative to more common biblical names.

Moisis

Moyses is a masculine name representing an ancient variation of Moses, with roots in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin languages. The original Hebrew name Moshe means 'drawn from the water,' referring to the biblical figure saved from the Nile as an infant. This variant spelling was common in medieval Europe and remains used in some Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities. While the standard Moses is more widely recognized, Moyses offers a distinctive historical alternative with the same rich biblical associations. The name carries connotations of leadership, wisdom, and divine guidance, reflecting the important religious figure who led the Israelites out of Egypt according to biblical narratives.

Moyses

One of many M names -- including Murray, Melvin, Morton, Milton, and Marvin -- given to first-generation Jewish boys to replace the old-fashioned Moses. Now we'd pick Moses over any of them. 
 Myron was the name of an important 5th century BC sculptor and also of several saints. In the US, it was a Top 200 name in the 1930s.

Myron

Overly ambitious choice, recently borne by the hapless hero of cult movie hit Napoleon Dynamite. 

Napoleon

Mythological young man who fell in love with his own image: the first narcissist. 

Narcissus

Following a custom among scholars in Renaissance Germany, Neander is the classical form of the surname Newman. But the bullies at school are sure to call him Neanderthal. 

Neander

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Greek boy names with meanings, origins, and popularity, include top and classic Greek names for boys, as well as unusual Greek male names. (Page 16)

315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)