315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)

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.

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,…

Aeneas

Greek

"the praised one"

In Greek and Roman mythology, Aeneas was the legendary son of Venus (or Aphrodite) who was the hero of Troy and Rome. Appearing in the Aeneid by the poet Virgil, he goes on to found the Roman state…

Stacey

Greek diminutive of Eustace

Became completely feminized in the unisex name revolution of the seventies.

Achilles

Greek, meaning unknown

The name of the great Homeric hero with the vulnerable heel, Achilles is more popular in its international form, Achille, which is popular in France, Italy, and Belgium. This variation did however…

Constantinos

Constantinos is the traditional Greek form of Constantine, a masculine name with deep historical significance. Derived from the Latin 'constans' meaning 'steadfast' or 'constant,' it was immortalized…

Kastas

Kastas is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek or Baltic naming traditions. It may be related to the Greek name Kostas (a diminutive of Konstantinos, meaning "constant"…

Argus

Greek

"bright, shining, glistening"

Also spelled as Argos, this name appears in Greek mythology, borne by Odysseus's loyal dog, by a giant creature with a hundred eye, a son of Zeus and King of Argos, and an Argonaut ship builder. The…

Konstantinos

Greek variation of Constantine

"constant, steadfast"

Derived from the Latin Constantinus , this is the Greek form of Constantine or Constans. Conjuring up ideas of endurance and steadiness, Konstantinos has been borne by numerous Greek prime ministers…

Collins

Surname derived from Nicholas or Colin, Greek or Irish and Scottish

"people of victory or pup"

Though Collins makes the Top 300 for girls, it sounds strong and handsome for boys too, kind of like the newly-stylish Brooks. The final s updates it from the 80s-ish Colin or the Twilightish Cullen.…

Argo

Greek mythology name

The name of the ship sailed by Jason in his search for the Golden Fleece is now more often used for starch, trucks, and heavy machinery.

Alexei

Russian, Greek

"defending men"

Alexei could well join the legion of Alex names popular in the US. There are countless opportunities to liven up Alexander, and Alexei (or Alexey) is one of the most straightforward and appealing.

Cletus

Greek

"called forth"

Sometimes used as a short-form of Catholic Pope name Anacletus, Cletus is an ancient name that has not-yet found the popularity of Theodore, Leo, Atticus and Max. It perhaps suffers from its…

Clete

Greek, diminutive of Cletus

"called forth"

A sleek nickname name more attractive than its longer form, there have been a couple of prominent baseball player Cletes as well as the broadcast journalist Clete Roberts.

Cleon

Greek

"glorious, renowned"

Rare and distinctive name with intimations of antiquity, also a Shakespearean character.

Cleanth

Greek

"glorious flower"

A Latinized form of Kleanthes, this name is best associated with literary and poetry critic, Cleanth Brooks.

Antonios

Greek form of Anthony

"from Antium"

A Greek form of Anthony, derived from Latin.

Aegis

Greek

"young goat"

Often found as a brand name in the hi-tech and industrial worlds.