Greek Boy Names

From the Greek Gregorios, Gregory bridges tradition and English idiom while keeping a classical feel.

The English version of Demetrios, chosen by families wanting to signal Greek heritage with readability.

Means hunter in Greek. Compact, distinctive, and free of mythological weight despite classical origin.

Nickname for Dimitrios, with strong presence across modern Greek families; works naturally in both Greek and English.

Andrew in Greek; foundational to Greek naming and carries both tradition and contemporary ease.

From Greek roots but carries a cosmopolitan air; classical without being myth-heavy.

English version of Konstantinos. Imperial weight lingers here, but it wears naturally in mixed families.

Throughout Greece this works as a given name first, cultural touchstone second. Direct and strong across diaspora.

Saint Nicholas's name, enduring across generations. The nickname Nikos leans contemporary.

The Greek version of Alexander feels less imposing than the English while staying universally readable.

Means all-holy; substantial enough for formal occasions, but families often call him Panos day-to-day.

Saint Athanasius made this one. It carries Orthodox tradition across generations and continents.

Saint George runs through the Hellenic tradition. Georgios is the traditional version; Giorgos is how it lives daily.

Means cross in Greek, with a sound that feels architectural and grounded. Used across Mediterranean communities.

Works as a standalone name as well as nickname for Nikolaos. Modern, approachable, used by all ages.

Peter in Greek. Families choose it partly for Saint Peter and partly because it sounds natural across languages.

Greek version of Luke. Orthodox families favor it historically; modern families choose it for its sound.

The Slavic-influenced spelling sits comfortably in diaspora; Michael with a bit more edge and distinction.

Gift of God. This name draws strength from theological roots while reading as classical and substantial.

Saint Stephen's name in Greek; contemporary across modern Greece and familiar in diaspora communities.

The everyday Greek version of John; so central to Greek life that formal alternatives feel distant.

Ubiquitous nickname for Konstantinos across Greece and diaspora; friendly and approachable.

Means defender in Greek; distinctly Greek in its fullness without needing shortening.

Literally means angel in Greek. The name carries lightness while remaining grounded in actual usage.

Diminutive of Vasileios, everyday among Greek speakers and immediately recognizable in mixed contexts.

Means of the Lord in Greek. Religious without being heavy-handed; used across Orthodox and secular families.

Paul in Greek; historically loaded through Saint Paul but used today for its straightforward sound.

From Spyridon; common in modern Greek families and among diaspora communities with roots in Greece.

Derived from Emmanuel; deeply familiar in modern Greek daily life and family naming.

From Photios, rooted in the Greek word for light. Uncommon outside Greek circles but recognizable within.

From Themistocles; practical modern choice in contemporary Greek families.

How Georgios lives in everyday speech—colloquial across Greece and diaspora, informal and friendly.