Boys names inspired by Greek Mythology

  1. Apollo
    • Calix
      • Cicero
        • Evander
          • Adonis
            • Origin:

              Greek, from Semitic Adonai
            • Meaning:

              "lord"
            • Description:

              The name of a figure from Greek mythology, Adonis is a high-pressure name often synonymous with masculine beauty. Nonetheless, many mythological names that would have previously been deemed off limits have made their way up the popularity charts—for instance, Penelope currently ranks highly for girls. And indeed, Adonis was one of the fastest-rising boys' names of 2016, moving up 307 spots on the U.S. popularity chart in just one year.
          • Ares
            • Origin:

              Greek
            • Meaning:

              "ruin, bane"
            • Description:

              Rooted in Greek mythology, Ares entered the US Top 1000 in 2013, when it was one of the year's fastest rising names. Similar in style to Atticus, Atlas, and Ari, it has continued to climb up the charts, and now ranks in the Top 500, given to around 770 babies each year .
          • Argo
            • Origin:

              Greek mythology name
            • Description:

              The name of the ship sailed by Jason in his search for the Golden Fleece is now more often used for starch, trucks, and heavy machinery.
          • Attis
            • Deo
              • Eros
                • Origin:

                  Greek
                • Meaning:

                  "desire"
                • Description:

                  The name of the Greek winged god of sexual love may seem a lot to live up to, but like other deity names, it's on the rise. He appears in DC comics as an ally of Wonder Woman, and is the alias of Marvel's Starfox character. Eros is also the name of an asteroid in our solar system. The name is more popular in Italy, where it's been in the Top 200 in recent years,
              • Hector
                • Origin:

                  Greek
                • Meaning:

                  "holding fast"
                • Description:

                  Previously used primarily by Latino families, this name of the great hero of the Trojan War as related in Homer's Iliad is beginning to be considered more seriously by others seeking noble ancient hero names as well--it was also the name of the knight who raised King Arthur as his own son.
              • Hercules
                • Origin:

                  Greek
                • Meaning:

                  "glory of Hera"
                • Description:

                  Any boy with this name, a synonym for power via the Greek mythology figure, better be strong of body, and of psyche.
              • Hermes
                • Origin:

                  Greek mythology name
                • Meaning:

                  "cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker"
                • Description:

                  These days, some may think of Hermes as an upscale brand name like Chanel and Porsche, or a strange choice thanks to the parcel delivery company. However, with names from Greek mythology very much in style, it is possible there will be plenty who link it to the Green messenger god.
              • Koios
                • Leander
                  • Origin:

                    Greek
                  • Meaning:

                    "lion-man"
                  • Description:

                    Leander was once an almost unknown name, however, with the popularity of Leo and the rise of Leandro, it now feels like a perfectly accessible alternative to Leon or Alexander. In Greek legend, Leander was the powerful figure who swam across the Hellespont every night to visit his beloved Hero, a priestess of Venus.
                • Laius
                  • Lykos
                    • Myles
                      • Origin:

                        English spelling variation of Miles
                      • Description:

                        This alternate spelling of Miles has its fans, among them Myles-parents Eddie Murphy and Lars Ulrich. Pro basketball player Myles Turner uses this spelling. The Myles spelling is also associated with Pilgrim Myles Standish and so can make one of the classic Thanksgiving baby names.
                    • Midas
                      • Nico
                        • Origin:

                          Italian diminutive of Nicholas, Greek
                        • Meaning:

                          "people of victory"
                        • Description:

                          Nico is one of the great nickname names, full of charm, energy and effortless cool -- a neo Nick.