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315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)

  1. Hali

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "the sea"

    • Description:

      Like others in this vein, problematic due to the feminine Hailey connection.
  2. Orestes

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "from the mountain"

    • Description:

      A figure in Greek drama who murdered his mother makes for an unconventional choice for a baby name, but it has appeared on the US extended list several dozen times since records began.
  3. Zeus

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      The supreme Olympian god represents a mighty image for a little fella to live up to, but more and more parents are beginning to consider it seriously. The Roman equivalent Jupiter has also come down to earth. And Zeus wasn't just the supreme god, he was also the god of the sky, thunder, lightning, and fate, among other weighty responsibilities.
  4. Leontios

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lion"

    • Description:

      The ancient Leontios, the name of several early saints and a Byzantine empire, may rise again with the pride of lion names so fashionable in Europe, from Leo to Leon to Leonie. The Latinized version is Leontius.
  5. Pollux

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "crown"

    • Description:

      Castor's twin in the constellation Gemini. That final x makes this name modern and cool.
  6. Kastas

    • Description:

      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" or "steadfast") or could have connections to Lithuanian name elements. This uncommon name has very limited usage internationally, making it particularly distinctive. Kastas has a strong, masculine sound with its crisp consonants and symmetrical structure. The name's rarity gives it an air of uniqueness while its phonetic pattern feels familiar enough to be accessible. For parents seeking a truly uncommon name with potential historical or cultural connections, Kastas offers an intriguing option that balances distinctiveness with a traditional masculine sound pattern.

  7. Nemo

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "nobody"

    • Description:

      One of the best known early Nemos was the captain in Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, while the more familiar modern one is the animated little orange fish in the Disney movie. Unusual name well worth considering. By the way, there is also a Shakespearean Nemo and one in Dickens's Bleak House. An enchanting early comic strip by Winsor McCay was called Little Nemo.
  8. Plato

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "broad-shouldered"

    • Description:

      The name of one of the greatest Western philosophers is often used as a first name in its land of origin, Greece, and would make a really interesting, thought-provoking choice here. It is remembered here as the nickname of the memorable character played by Sal Mineo in the classic film "Rebel Without a Cause."
  9. Konstantinos

    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Constantine

    • Meaning:

      "constant, steadfast"

    • Description:

      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 and by film maker Konstantinos Gavras. Kostis, Kostas, and Dino are sometimes used as nicknames.
  10. Philadelphia

    • Origin:

      Greek place-name

    • Meaning:

      "brotherly love"

    • Description:

      Not nearly as popular as neighbors Trenton and Camden, but occasionally used for girls. Shirley Temple played a Philadelphia in the old western movie "Fort Apache."
  11. Cronus

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      A Titan in Greek mythology, would not work in the modern world.
  12. Cleon

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "glorious, renowned"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "reward, honor"

    • Description:

      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.
  14. Morpheus

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name, god of sleep and dreams

    • Description:

      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.
  15. Sisyphus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "son of Aelous"

    • Description:

      One of the most severely punished characters in Greek mythology, and the first two syllables don't help.
  16. Narcissus

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "daffodil"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "evening, evening star"

    • Description:

      Hesperos or Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology; in Roman myth, that role is held by Venus. There's a Longfellow poem called "The Wreck of the Hesperus" about a tragic ship voyage.
  18. Eladio

    • Origin:

      Spanish, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "the Greek"

    • Description:

      Musical, with a buoyant beat.
  19. Xenos

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "hospitality, guest"

    • Description:

      One of the more accessible X names, though Xeno or Zeno might sound more modern.
  20. Flavian

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "yellow hair"

    • Description:

      A Latin clan name that may rise again along with other things Roman.

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