315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)

Leviticus

Greek

"belonging to the Levites"

Old Testament book way too heavy to carry.

Lexus

Greek variation of a diminutive of Alexis

Do you really want to name your baby after a car when there are so many other lex possibilities?

Lucais

Lucais is a masculine name with Gaelic roots, functioning as an Irish variation of Lucas or Luke. Derived ultimately from the Latin name Lucas meaning "light" or "illumination," Lucais (pronounced…

Loukas

Greek form of Luke

"man from Lucania"

The original Greek form of Luke, similar to the English Lucas, but with the emphasis on the second syllable. Loukas Notaras was a Byzantine Greek statesman - the last grand Duke of the Byzantine…

Loucas

Loucas is a masculine name that represents a variation of Lucas, which derives from the Greek name Loukas (Λουκάς). The name ultimately comes from the Latin 'lux' meaning 'light' or can be connected…

Lysander

Greek

"liberator"

Lysander is a distinctive Greek name that could be thought of as a more creative cousin of Alexander. In ancient history, Lysander was the name of an esteemed Spartan naval commander and his literary…

Lysandros

Greek

"liberator"

This grand name combines "lysis" (freedom) and "andros" (man). Lysander is a related, and more recognizable, variation.

Sandros

Greek, diminutive of Alexandros

Often given as an independent name in Greece.

Markos

Markos is a masculine name with Greek origins, serving as the Hellenic form of Mark or Marcus. Derived from the Latin 'Marcus,' it ultimately relates to Mars, the Roman god of war, suggesting…

Matthaiso

Matthaiso is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Matthew (Matthaios in Greek). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of…

Matthaios

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…

Moris

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…

Maximos

Greek variation of Maximus, Latin

"greatest"

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

Morpheus

Greek mythology name, god of sleep and dreams

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.

Moisis

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…

Moyses

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…

Myron

Greek

"fragrant, an aromatic shrub, myrrh"

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…

Napoleon

Greek

"lion of the new city"

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

Narcissus

Greek

"daffodil"

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

Neander

Greek

"new man"

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.