315+ Greek Boy Names (with Meanings)

Poseidon

Greek mythology name

This version of the sea god's name may be more ready for prime time than the Roman version, Neptune -- slightly.

Priam

Greek mythology name

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.

Rihardos

Rihardos is a masculine name that represents a Greek variation of the Germanic name Richard. The original name combines the elements 'ric' meaning 'power, rule, leader' and 'hard' meaning 'brave,…

Samouel

Samouel is a masculine name representing a variation of Samuel, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'heard by God' or 'name of God'. This particular spelling reflects transliteration from languages like…

Sisyphus

Greek

"son of Aelous"

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

Socrates

Greek

"safe power, healthy and strong, whole and powerful"

Associated with the ancient Greek philosopher, Socrates (often spelled Sokratis) is quite common in traditional Greek families, but for others, we think Plato (the name of his pupil) might be easier…

Stamos

Greek

"stop"

Has a dark, brooding image, thanks in large part to actor John Stamos.

Stavros

Greek

"cross"

A name that conjures up billionaire shipping magnates like, for instance, Stavros Niarcos.

Stephanos

Greek

"garland, crown"

The original form of Stephen, a readily importable choice.

Terentino

Terentino is a masculine name that appears to be an elaboration of Terente or Terentius, the ancient Roman family name that gave us the more common Terence. The addition of the Italian diminutive…

Terentilo

Terentilo is a masculine name with possible Latin or Italian influences, though it's quite uncommon. It may be a creative variation of the Roman name Terentius (which gave us Terence), potentially…

Tarantino

Tarantino is a masculine name derived from an Italian surname that gained prominence through filmmaker Quentin Tarantino. The surname originates from place names in southern Italy, particularly in…

Thao

Vietnamese

"good-hearted; respectful; blooming"

Thảo is a unisex, though primarily feminine, name in Vietnam.

Theodosios

Theodosios is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, meaning 'gift of God' from the elements 'theos' (god) and 'dosis' (giving). It carries significant historical weight as the name of several…

Theophilos

Greek

"loved by God"

Multisyllabic New Testament relic dimly recalled from the Thornton Wilder novel Theophilus North .

Theophilus

Greek

"loved by God; friend of God"

This is a multi-syllabic New Testament relic that could be yet another fresh way to get to Theo. In the beginning of Luke's gospel, he dedicates his words to Theophilus. Theophilus North is the title…

Theseus

Greek mythology name

The name of the Greek mythological hero famous for slaying the Minotaur is also heard in Chaucer and Shakespeare. While Theseus might have sounded pretentious for an American baby a decade ago, today…

Tygrys

Tygrys is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly connected to Polish language where 'tygrys' means 'tiger.' This powerful animal name carries obvious connotations of strength, ferocity,…

Tigris

Tigris is a masculine name derived from the famous Tigris River, one of the major rivers of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq). The river's name itself comes from the Old Persian word "tigra" meaning…

Timon

Greek

"reward, honor"

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…