315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)
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Castor
Greek
"shining; wood; beaver"
If you can put aside the oil connection, Castor is a mythological option, borne by one of the (half) twins that make up the constellation Gemini, the other being Pollux. A son of Leda and a king of…
Vernados
Greek from German
"courage of the bear"
Rhythmic and powerful, if you don't mind the nickname Vern.
Veniamin
Veniamin is a masculine name of Russian and Eastern European origin, serving as the Slavic form of Benjamin. The name derives from Hebrew roots, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south,'…
Alpheus
Hebrew from Greek
"changing"
There is some disagreement whether there are one or two figures named Alpheus in the Bible. There's an Alpheus who's the father of James and an Alpheus who's the father of Levi, and if James and Levi…
Venedict
Venedict is a masculine name of Slavic origin, serving as a variant of Benedict, which comes from the Latin "benedictus" meaning "blessed." Popular in Eastern European countries, particularly Russia,…
Vasili
Greek
"royal, kingly"
Alternative form of Basil that might suit the adventurous.
Xan
Diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
With the plethora of Alexes around, Xan (and Xander) have emerged as hot new nicknames for Alexander. Xan also stands well on its own. It can be found--not surprisingly--in several computer games.
Basil
Greek
"royal"
Although Greek in origin--in the fourth century, a bishop by that name established the principles of the Greek Orthodox Church--Basil for years took on the aura of aquiline-nosed upper-class…
Balthazar
Phoenician
"Baal protects the King"
This evocative name of one of the Three Wise Men of the Orient, also spelled Balthasar, may finally be ready for prime time. Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar were the Magi who brought gifts of gold,…
Alexandros
Alexandros is the original Greek form of Alexander, carrying the powerful meaning 'defender of men' or 'protector of mankind.' This classical masculine name has deep historical roots, most famously…
Balthasar
Greek
"God protects the king"
Balthasar was one of the biblical Three Kings who visited the infant Jesus, also used by Shakespeare and in the oil-rich Getty family; offbeat and intriguing. Balthazar is another, equally…
Bacchus
Roman mythology name
Only if you're hoping for your son to become a wine-besotted poet. To the ancient Romans, Bacchus was the god of agriculture, wine and fertility.
Alexandre
French variation of Alexander
"defending men"
What's the difference between Alexander, the usual English spelling of this deeply classical name, and Alexandre, the French version? English speakers might find the proper French pronunciation…
Ajax
Greek mythology name
"mourner, earth land"
Ajax is the name of two Greek heroes, both who fought in the Trojan war and feature in Homer's "Iliad". Distinctive yet familiar in sound, thanks to similar choices like Jack, Asa, and Ajay, Ajax is…
Achilleus
Achilleus is the original Greek form of the more commonly known Achilles, one of the greatest heroes in Greek mythology. The name is steeped in classical tradition, referring to the legendary warrior…
Abacus
Greek word name
A mathematical possibility, but the odds are against it.
Augustinos
Augustinos is a masculine name with deep historical roots, representing the Greek form of Augustine. Derived from the Latin 'augustus' meaning 'great,' 'venerable,' or 'majestic,' it carries…
Augustin
Greek variation of August
This form and its German variant Augusten are moving up fast as the preferred long forms of the trendy Gus.
Zan
Diminutive of Alexander, Greek
"defending men"
There's Zan and there's Xan--take your pick. Both of these are the latest generation of Alexander nicknames, Xan having been noticed first as a character on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (a rich source…
Anthanasios
Anthanasios is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of the Greek name Athanasios (or Athanasius in its Latinized form). Derived from the Greek word 'athanatos' meaning 'immortal,'…