315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)

Eugenios

Eugenios is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing the traditional Greek form of Eugene. The name derives from the Greek words "eu" meaning "good" or "well" and "genos" meaning "born" or…

Jeno

Jeno is a masculine name with Hungarian origins, being the Hungarian form of Eugene, which derives from the Greek name Eugenios meaning "well-born" or "noble." In Hungary, it's pronounced YEH-no,…

Ezio

Italian from Greek

"eagle"

An operatic Italian option via South Pacific star Pinza, one of several Italian names currently hot in France. Ezio is the Italian form of the Greek name Aetius. Zoe Saldana and Marco Perego Saldana…

Flavian

Latin

"yellow hair"

A Latin clan name that may rise again along with other things Roman.

Galenus

Galenus is a masculine name with impressive classical heritage, derived directly from the name of the renowned Greek physician Claudius Galenus (commonly known as Galen), whose medical theories…

Gregor

Scottish form of Gregory

"vigilant, a watchman"

Two prominent literary namesakes make Gregor a somewhat risky choice. On the highbrow side, there's Gregor Samsa, the Kafka character who woke up one day to find himself turned into a cockroach. And…

Gregorios

Gregorios is the Greek form of Gregory, derived from the Latin name Gregorius, which comes from the Greek word 'gregorein' meaning 'to be watchful' or 'vigilant.' This name has deep historical roots,…

Halcyon

Greek

"kingfisher bird"

Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion.

Hali

Greek

"the sea"

Like others in this vein, problematic due to the feminine Hailey connection.

Helios

Greek

"sun"

The name of the young Greek sun god, brother to the moon goddess Selene, who rode across the sky each day in a chariot pulled by four horses.

Hercules

Greek

"glory of Hera"

Any boy with this name, a synonym for power via the Greek mythology figure, better be strong of body, and of psyche.

Herakles

Herakles is the original Greek form of the more commonly known Roman name Hercules, belonging to the legendary hero renowned for his extraordinary strength and twelve labors. The name derives from…

Heraklees

Heraklees is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Heracles (Latin: Hercules), the legendary hero of Greek mythology known for his extraordinary strength and courage. The name…

Hermes

Greek mythology name

"cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker"

These days, some may think of Hermes as an upscale brand name like Chanel and Porsche (spelled as Hermès), or a strange choice thanks to the parcel delivery company. However, with names from Greek…

Hero

Greek

"demi-god; admired, courageous"

A bold, brave choice, that some may worry is a little heavy to bestow on a child, Hero wouldn't seem too out of place alongside Chosen, Merritt, or Noble. Though the mythological Hero was female, as…

Hesperos

Greek

"evening, evening star"

Hesperos or Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology; in Roman myth, that role is held by Venus. There's a Longfellow poem called "The Wreck of the Hesperus" about a…