Nektarios

Nektarios is a masculine Greek name derived from the Greek word 'nektar,' which refers to the divine drink of the Greek gods that was said to grant immortality. The name carries connotations of sweetness, divinity, and spiritual sustenance. Saint Nektarios of Aegina, a prominent Orthodox saint who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, has helped maintain the name's usage in Orthodox Christian communities. While uncommon in the Western world, Nektarios remains moderately popular in Greece and Cyprus. The name is sometimes shortened to Nektaris or Nektars in everyday use. Its distinctive character and religious associations give it a timeless quality in Greek culture.

Pronounced nek-TAR-ee-os.

As of October 2026, Nektarios ranked #8739 in US births in 2024 SSA, peaked at #4773 in 1976.