315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)

Dimos

Dimos is a masculine Greek name with ancient origins. Derived from "demos," meaning "people" or "populace" in Greek, it has connections to democratic ideals and community. This name has historical…

Takis

Greek nickname name

A common Greek nickname, coming from the affectionate -akis suffix. Most often used as a nickname for Stamatios (from the affectionate nickname Stamatakis) or Panagiotis (from Panagiotakis), but it…

Artemas

Greek

"gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt"

This name has a nice mythological, historical, Three Musketeers-ish ring.

Mitsos

Mitsos is a Greek masculine name that functions as a familiar diminutive of Dimitris or Dimitrios (the Greek form of Demetrius). The original name Demetrius derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of…

Demetrios

Demetrios is a masculine name of Greek origin, representing the original Greek form of Demetrius. Derived from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility, the name literally means…

Demos

Diminutive of Greek Demosthenes

"the people"

Related to the word democracy, and easier as a name.

Dionysius

Greek mythology name

"god of Nysa"

Dionysius derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry and fertility. This Romanized spelling has been used for poets, soldiers, and saints throughout the centuries, but is hardly ever seen…

Diogenes

Greek philosopher

Philosopher who advocated the simple life. A classical choice that's almost unused as a baby name.

Cosmo

Italian, English, Greek

"order, beauty, universe"

With a touch of celestial power, a hint of clunky charm, and the totally cool -o ending, Cosmo may well be finally shaking itself free of both the Seinfeld association (which made it a punchline of a…

Draco

Greek from Latin

"dragon"

For as long as we all shall live, Harry Potter's sneering nemesis.

Costa

Costa is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. Primarily used in Greek communities as a shortened form of Constantine (meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast'), it also appears in Italian,…

Ilya

Russian variation of Elijah

"the Lord is my God"

A rare example of an a-ending boy's name that sounds masculine, Ilya has a large measure of creative Slavic charm. >p>Ilya Ilyich Oblomov is the central character in Goncharov's novel "Oblomov."…

Aristotle

Greek

"superior; the best purpose"

The great philosopher's name is commonly used in Greek families, and is one that could work for daring, philosophical American ones. With user friendly nicknames such as Ari, Aris, Artie, and Ris,…

Kostas

Short form of Konstantinos, Greek form of Constantine

"steadfast"

Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.

Kostis

Greek

"constant, steadfast"

Kostis is a short form of Konstantinos, the Greek variation of Constantine.

Erasmus

Greek

"beloved, desired"

Erasmus has long retained the image of the bearded and bespectacled Dutch philosopher, but could be one that the audacious baby namer just might dare to dust off. The fourth century Saint Erasmus was…

Eros

Greek

"desire, love"

The name of the Greek winged god of love (usually romantic and sexual love) may seem a lot to live up to, but like other deity names, it's on the rise. In a recent year, it was given to more than 130…

Eryx

Greek mythology name

"to keep in, to curb"

Eryx has a sci-fi sound and deep roots. In Greek mythology, Eryx was the son of Poseidon and Aphrodite and a king in Sicily. He was a great boxer, but was eventually beaten by Heracles. He probably…

Aristedes

Greek

"son of the best"

This name of an early Greek Christian philosopher comes with a wizened, ancient air about it. Still, perhaps the nickname Ari might help it work for a baby to grow into.

Alexios

Greek

"defending men"

Very popular on its native turf, foreign-sounding here.