AHEAD: The ultimate list of Greek names for boys—plus their meanings and popularity.
On the hunt for an amazing Greek boys’ name that’s cool in the United States?
You’re in the right place!
Below, I’ve rounded up every single male Greek name that’s even the slightest bit modern and cool.

Let’s go check out this huge list of Greek boy names and find the perfect one for your son!
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Related: Greek Girl Names

Cool Greek names for boys
Most of the Greek boy names on this first list are ranked in the top 1000. None are at the tippy top of the charts, making them cool but not overused choices.
Unless otherwise noted, the popularity data throughout this article is for names in the United States.
Atlas
- Name meaning: From Greek mythology: a Titan who was forced to support the heavens on his shoulders. Also a collection of maps.
- Popularity: #149
Atticus
- Name meaning: Person from Athens.
- Popularity: #266
Damon
- Name meaning: To tame.
- Popularity: #424
Elias
- Name meaning: Greek version of Elijah, meaning Yahweh is God.
- Popularity: #48
Leon
- Name meaning: Greek version of Leo, meaning Lion.
- Popularity: #177
Luke
- Name meaning: Man from Lucania, a historical region of Southern Italy.
- Popularity: This Greek and Italian name ranks #32.
Lynx
- Name meaning: A wild cat with a short tail and tufted ears. A constellation.
- Popularity: This 4-letter Greek name isn’t ranking.
Nico or Niko
- Name meaning: People of victory.
- Popularity: Nico ranks #259 and Niko is #291.
Onyx
- Name meaning: A layered black stone.
- Popularity: #406
Orion
- Name meaning: A giant in Greek mythology. A constellation of a hunter.
- Popularity: #314
Rhode or Rhodes
- Name meaning: Where roses grow. Woodland clearing.
- Popularity: Neither spelling of this Greek R name is ranking.
Troy
- Name meaning: Foot soldier. An ancient city in modern-day Turkey.
- Popularity: #418
Xander or Zander
- Name meaning: Protector.
- Popularity: Xander ranks #187 and Zander is #293.
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Popular Greek boy names
The following Greek names for boys are ranked in the top 200.
Alexander
- Name meaning: Defender.
- Popularity: #13
Andrew
- Name meaning: Strong and manly.
- Popularity: #57
Damian or Damien
- Name meaning: To tame.
- Popularity: The Greek and French name Damian ranks #113 and Damien is #280.
Dean
- Name meaning: Several meanings including monk, valley, law, or justice.
- Popularity: #165
Jason or Jayceon or Jayson
- Name meaning: Healer.
- Popularity: The Greek and Hebrew name Jason is #130, Jayceon is #452, and Jayson is #562.
Nicholas or Nicolas or Nikolas
- Name meaning: People of victory.
- Popularity: Nicholas ranks #92, Nicolas is #188, and Nikolas is #587.
Sebastian
- Name meaning: Person from Sebastia.
- Popularity: #19
Theodore or Theo
- Name meaning: God-given. Divine gift.
- Popularity: Theodore ranks #10 and Theo is #142.
Related: Middle Names for Theo
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Gender-neutral Greek baby names
These Greek names would work for a boy or a girl!
Alex
- Name meaning: Defender.
- Popularity: This Greek name ranks #194 for boys and hasn’t ranked for girls since 2004.
Related: Middle Names for Alex
Alexis
- Name meaning: Defender.
- Popularity: This 3-syllable name ranks #341 for boys and #341 for girls.
Aster
- Name meaning: A daisy-like flower. Derived from the Greek word for star.
- Popularity: This A name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Drew
- Name meaning: Strong and manly.
- Popularity: This one-syllable name ranks #509 for boys and #815 for girls.
Genesis
- Name meaning: Origin. The first book of the Bible.
- Popularity: This Greek G name ranks #973 for boys and #75 for girls.
Indigo
- Name meaning: Blue or Indian dye.
- Popularity: This neutral I name isn’t ranking for either gender.
Lyric
- Name meaning: Lyre (harp-like instrument). Words to a song.
- Popularity: This Greek L name ranks #959 for boys and #412 for girls.
Noe
- Name meaning: Peaceful.
- Popularity: This 3-letter name ranks #800 for boys and isn’t ranking for girls.
Ocean
- Name meaning: Body of water.
- Popularity: This O name ranks #711 for boys and #877 for girls.
Phoenix
- Name meaning: A mythical bird that rises from the ashes and is born again.
- Popularity: This P name ranks #248 for boys and #308 for girls.
Topaz
- Name meaning: Birthstone for the month of December.
- Popularity: This cool T name isn’t ranking for either gender.
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Timeless Greek baby boy names
The following male Greek baby names have been around for ages and don’t tend to evoke any particular decade.
All of these are currently ranking in the top 1000.
Christian or Cristian or Kristian
- Name meaning: Follower of Christ.
- Popularity: Christian ranks #72, Cristian is #331, and Kristian ranks #819.
Christopher or Chris or Kristopher
- Name meaning: Bearer of Christ.
- Popularity: Christopher ranks #52, Chris is #660, and Kristopher is #936.
George
- Name meaning: Farmer.
- Popularity: #134
Mario
- Name meaning: Might mean Roman war god Mars, male, or sea. This is an international name that may be Italian, French, Croatian, Spanish, Portuguese, Bulgarian, English, or of course Greek.
- Popularity: #348
Peter
- Name meaning: Rock.
- Popularity: #215
Steven
- Name meaning: Wreath, crown, honor, reward, royalty, fame.
- Popularity: Steven ranks #235 and Stephen is #341.
Timothy
- Name meaning: Honoring God.
- Popularity: #201
If you like these timeless Greek baby boy names you might also like this list of two-syllable names.
Rare Greek boys’ names
If you’re looking for an awesome Greek baby name that no one else has, these uncommon monikers are fantastic choices.
Allister
- Name meaning: Defender.
- Popularity: This Greek boy’s name isn’t ranking.
Alpha
- Name meaning: First letter of the Greek alphabet. Socially dominant.
- Popularity: This badass baby name isn’t ranking.
Basil
- Name meaning: Royal. Best known as a delicious green herb. (Pronounced BAZ-el).
- Popularity: This Greek B name isn’t ranking.
Bastian or Bastien or Bastion
- Name meaning: Short for Sebastian, meaning person from the ancient city of Sebastia.
- Popularity: This male baby name isn’t ranking.
Cedar
- Name meaning: Large fast-growing evergreen tree.
- Popularity: This boys’ tree name isn’t ranking.
Cosmo
- Name meaning: Relating to the world or universe.
- Popularity: This space name isn’t ranking.
Cyprian
- Name meaning: Person of Cyprus.
- Popularity: This Greek C name isn’t ranking.
Draco
- Name meaning: A constellation meaning ‘dragon’.
- Popularity: This cool D name isn’t ranking.
Evander
- Name meaning: Good man. Also a South African town.
- Popularity: This Greek and Scottish boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Galen
- Name meaning: Calm or healer.
- Popularity: This male Greek name isn’t ranking.
Kairos
- Name meaning: An opportune moment.
- Popularity: This unusual K name isn’t ranking.
Kip or Kipp
- Name meaning: A nickname for Christopher, meaning bearer of Christ.
- Popularity: Neither spelling of this boys’ name is ranking.
Kristoff or Krystoff
- Name meaning: Bearer of Christ.
- Popularity: Neither spelling of this Greek baby name is ranking.
Kyron
- Name meaning: Might mean hand, little dark one, ruler, or leader.
- Popularity: This Greek name last ranked in 2011.
Leander
- Name meaning: Lion man.
- Popularity: This boys’ name isn’t ranking.
Lex
- Name meaning: Short for Alexander, meaning defender.
- Popularity: This Greek name isn’t ranking.
Napoleon
- Name meaning: A French military leader and emperor.
- Popularity: This N name isn’t ranking.
Pax
- Name meaning: Peace town.
- Popularity: This short boy’s name isn’t ranking. Paxton ranks #255.
Sirius
- Name meaning: Glowing. This is the brightest star in the night sky.
- Popularity: This Greek S name isn’t ranking.
Topher
- Name meaning: Short for Christopher, meaning bearer of Christ.
- Popularity: This male baby name isn’t ranking.
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Unique Greek names for boys
The following Greek boy names are unique but not obscure—all of them are ranking in the top 1000.
Alec
- Name meaning: Defender.
- Popularity: #682
Ambrose
- Name meaning: Immortal or divine.
- Popularity: #671
Caspian
- Name meaning: The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest inland body of water.
- Popularity: #709
Darian or Darien or Darion
- Name meaning: Possessing goodness. Rich and kingly.
- Popularity: Darian ranks #972. Darien last ranked in 2014 and Darion last ranked in 2008.
Darius
- Name meaning: Possessing goodness. Rich and kingly.
- Popularity: #636
Deacon
- Name meaning: Messenger. Helper. A member of the Christian ministry.
- Popularity: #473
Jonas
- Name meaning: Greek version of Jonah, meaning dove.
- Popularity: #525
Kyrie or Kyree
- Name meaning: The Lord.
- Popularity: Kyrie ranks #224 and Kyree is #626.
Leonel
- Name meaning: Young lion.
- Popularity: #374
Leonidas
- Name meaning: Lion-like or son of a lion.
- Popularity: #448
Lionel
- Name meaning: Young lion.
- Popularity: #663
Memphis
- Name meaning: Enduring and beautiful. A city in Tennessee.
- Popularity: #404
Thaddeus
- Name meaning: Might mean courageous heart, one who praises, or gift of God.
- Popularity: #820
Tobias
- Name meaning: God is good.
- Popularity: #277
If you like these unique Greek names for boys you might also like this list of earthy boy names.
Greek mythology boy names
These boys’ names are inspired by the heroes, creatures, mortals, and gods of the ancient Greeks.
Adonis
- Name meaning: A lover of the goddess Aphrodite in Greek mythology.
- Popularity: #223
Apollo
- Name meaning: Destroyer. From Greek mythology. NASA’s Apollo program put the first people on the moon.
- Popularity: #400
Atreus
- Name meaning: Fearless. (Greek mythology name).
- Popularity: #633
Castor
- Name meaning: Possible meanings include to excel, to shine, or beaver. In Greek mythology, Castor is the son of Zeus. Castor is a star in the constellation Gemini.
- Popularity: This Greek boy’s name isn’t ranking.
Demetrius
- Name meaning: Devoted to the Greek goddess Demeter.
- Popularity: #832
Dorian
- Name meaning: Several possible meanings: From Dorus, a legendary Greek hero. From Doris, a district of Ancient Greece. Child of the sea.
- Popularity: #567
Hercules
- Name meaning: Glory of Hera. A constellation representing the son of Zeus. Greek mythology name.
- Popularity: This Greek mythology name isn’t ranking.
Orion
- Name meaning: A giant in Greek mythology. A constellation of a hunter.
- Popularity: #314
Orpheus
- Name meaning: A musician, poet and prophet in Greek mythology.
- Popularity: This male baby name isn’t ranking.
Taurus
- Name meaning: A constellation of a bull. From ancient Greek mythology.
- Popularity: This male baby name isn’t ranking.
Titan
- Name meaning: The largest moon of the planet Saturn. In Greek mythology, the Titans were the children of deities Uranus (heaven) and Gaea (earth).
- Popularity: #741
Ulises or Ulysses
- Name meaning: From Odysseus, a Greek king.
- Popularity: #937
Zeus
- Name meaning: The sky and thunder god in ancient Greek mythology.
- Popularity: This Z name isn’t ranking.
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Greek boy names that are past their prime
IMHO, these Greek names for boys have seen better days.
That said, clearly, plenty of people disagree with me (as you’ll see by the fact that most of these are ranking in the top 1000).
Andy
- Name meaning: Short for Andrew, meaning strong and manly.
- Popularity: #468
Dennis
- Name meaning: Follower of the Greek god, Dionysius.
- Popularity: #693
Dion
- Name meaning: A king in Greek mythology.
- Popularity: #951
Eugene
- Name meaning: Well-born or noble.
- Popularity: #848
Hector
- Name meaning: To hold.
- Popularity: #360
Jerome
- Name meaning: Spear king.
- Popularity: This J name last ranked in 2020.
Jerry
- Name meaning: Short for Jerome, meaning spear king.
- Popularity: #732
Moshe or Moishe
- Name meaning: Alternative versions of Moses, meaning to pull out of water.
- Popularity: The Hebrew and Greek name Moshe ranks #484 and Moishe isn’t ranking.
Philip or Phillip
- Name meaning: Lover of horses.
- Popularity: Philip ranks #451 and Phillip is #523.
Are you ready for one last batch of Greek names for baby boys?
Popular Greek names in Greece
These Greek boy names are relatively unheard of in the United States but are seemingly popular in Greece.
(I say ‘seemingly’ because as far as I can tell, there is no official list from the Greek government of baby name rankings. This was a helpful resource).
As you’ll see, these names look and feel very Greek. For better or for worse, they’ll stand out in a sea of names in the United States.
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Alexandros Anastasios Andreas Antonios Apostolos Athanasios Charalampos Christos Dimitrios Dionysios Eleftherios Emmanouil Evangelos Georgios Grigorios |
Ilias Ioannis Konstantin Konstantinos Michail Nikolaos Panagiotis Petros Sotirios Spyridon Stavros Stefanos Stylianos Theodoros Vasileios |
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Final thoughts on Greek names for boys
Perhaps you’re looking to honor your Greek heritage…
Or maybe you just happen to like anything and everything Greek! (Totally valid, btw).
No matter your motivation, thankfully, Greek names for boys are abundant!
Here are the 10 most popular (in America) Greek names in rank order:
#10 Theodore
#13 Alexander
#19 Sebastian
#32 Luke
#48 Elias
#52 Christopher
#57 Andrew
#72 Christian
#92 Nicholas
#113 Damian
Whether you choose to go with a moniker that’s popular or more obscure, all of the names on this enormous list of Greek boy names are solid!
Congratulations and good luck choosing the perfect name for your little boy!