315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)

Old Testament book way too heavy to carry.

There once was a moralizing fabulist who tried to make it as a baby name...and failed.

Timeo is a Top 100 name in France but is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world. Appearing briefly in the New Testament and related to Timon, a Shakespearean name, Timeo is a valid possibility for parents looking for an unusual name with cross-cultural cred.

Cool goddess name, but you might need to brace yourself for lots of sneaker jokes, depending on where you live.

Phyllon, the male version of Phyllis (which gives you a clue to its pronunciation), was introduced as a baby name by Dutch model Doutzen Kroes and her husband DJ Sunnery James. Phyllon is one of those nature names that hides its true, well, nature.

In mythology, a creature with a hundred eyes, making it a better name for a camera than a baby.

The positive-meaning name of a seventh century saint.

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

Kostas makes the ancient emperor's name more approachable.

Alternative form of Basil that might suit the adventurous.

Oceanus was the Titan in ancient Greek mythology who rules what they thought was the body of water that surrounded the Earth. Oceanus was, appropriately enough, the name of the baby born on the Mayflower. Modern variations include Ocean, Oceana, and Oceane, a popular French name for girls.

A mathematical possibility, but the odds are against it.

The Roman god of the underworld, the former ninth planet, a cartoon dog...but not a baby.

Kids would be more likely to associate this name with the hyperactive meercat in "The Lion King" than with the ancient Greek philosopher or Shakespearean character, which could cause playground problems.

Semon is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a rare variant of Simon, which derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning "he has heard" or "listening." Alternatively, it could have origins as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage. In some Slavic contexts, particularly Russian, it appears as a variant of Semyon (Семён). The name has never achieved widespread popularity in English-speaking countries and remains quite uncommon. Some families may choose it to honor ancestors with the surname Semon, while others might select it for its distinctive quality while maintaining connections to the more familiar Simon. Due to its rarity, a person named Semon often stands out, making the name memorable in contemporary contexts.

Even more daunting than Nicodemus.

The Biblical Erastus was an assistant of Paul's in the New Testament. A name used in the 19th century that has fall off the scope, but may be revived as parents dig deeper for undiscovered Biblical choices.

Creative variation on Peter.

In ancient Greek mythology, a Trojan king with fifty children; in the modern world it sounds more like a computer language or environmentally correct car.

Avram is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variation of Abraham. Meaning 'exalted father' or 'father of many,' it carries significant religious and historical weight in Jewish tradition. While Abraham is the anglicized form commonly used in English-speaking countries, Avram remains closer to the original Hebrew אַבְרָהָם (Avraham). The name appears in the Torah/Bible as God's chosen name for the patriarch originally called Abram. Popular in Jewish communities worldwide, especially in Israel and among Ashkenazi Jews, Avram also has usage in Eastern European countries. The name combines historical gravitas with a distinctive sound that feels both ancient and accessible. Its biblical significance makes it meaningful for many religious families.