On the hunt for a baby name that stands out from the rest? It might be time to consider something Greek. Grecian names are beautiful, unique and roll off the tongue in a way that other names just can't hold a candle to.
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If you are looking to honor your family's ancestry — or maybe you just love the country's culture and gorgeous landscapes — there are literally dozens of ancient-turned-modern Grecian baby names for you to choose from.
Greek baby boy names
- Achilles - Hero from The Iliad
- Adonis - Aphrodite's' love
- Adrian - Wealthy
- Alesandro - Mankind's protector
- Basil - King-like
- Belen - Arrow
- Bemus - Platform
- Caesar - Long-haired, Julius Caesar
- Calix - Handsome
- Christophe - Christ bearer
- Cicero - Historian
- Claus - People's victory
- Cole - People's victory
- Constantine - Constant
- Corban - A gift devoted to God
- Cy - Proud
- Damen - Divine power
- Darius - Wealthy
- Deacon - Servant, messenger
- Demitrius - Lover of the earth
- Dennis - Wild
- Deo - God-like
- Dru - Vision
- Egan - Little fire
- Eros - God of love
- Estevan - Crown
- Eugene - Born lucky
- Evan - Young warrior
- Ezio - Eagle
- Faustus - Lucky
- Felipe - Loves horses
- Flavian - Blonde
- George - Farmer
- Giles - Young goat
- Gregory - Watchful
- Griffin - Mythological beast
- Hercules - Exceptionally strong
- Homer - Promise
- Icarus - Legendary figure
- Isidore - The gift of Isis
- Jace - Healer
- Jerry - Holy
- Jorges - Farmer
- Julian - Youthful
- Kal - Most beautiful
- Karan - Pure
- Keelan - Lean
- Kosmos - Order
- Kristo - Christ-bearer
- Kyril - Lordly
- Lander - Lion man
- Layland - Protector of men
- Leo - Lion
- Magus - Magician
- Mateo - Devoted to God
- Maximus - Greatest
- Miles - Merciful
- Moe - Saved
- Neo - New
- Nicholas - Victorious people
- Nicos - People's victory
- Niles - People's victory
- Nyke - Speed
- Obelius - Piller of strength
- Odell - Ode
- Odysseus - Full of wrath
- Orien - The hunter
- Orrin - Mountain
- Othello - Acute
- Otis - Keen hearing
- Owen - Well born
- Pancras - All powerful
- Pearce - Stone, rock
- Philip - Horse lover
- Phoenix - Mystical bird
- Proteus - Changeable
- Quinn - Fifth-born child
- Rastus - The loving one
- Sander - Protector
- Santos - Saint
- Sirius - Sparkling
- Spiro - Spiral
- Stavros - Crowned
- Tadd - Courageous
- Tassos - Harvester
- Theo - Divine gift
- Timon - Worthy
- Titan - Of the giants
- Tomaso - Twin
- Tyrone - King
- Ulysses - The angry one
- Urion - From heaven
- Vasilios - With royal blood
- Vitalis - Life
- Xander - Protector
Next Up: Greek baby girl names and meanings
Originally published April 2011. Updated January 2017.
Greek baby girl names
- Adara - Beauty
- Adrianna - Rich
- Aegea - Of the Aegean
- Agatha - Kind
- Agnes - Chaste
- Aileen - Green meadow
- Alicia - Noble
- Anastasia - Resurrection
- Anjelica - Angel
- Aria - Melody
- Ava - An eagle
- Barbara - Foreign
- Bryony - Vine-like plant
- Cadie - Pure
- Calista - Most beautiful
- Calla - Beautiful
- Cara - Innocent
- Celia - Moon
- Chloe - Fertile maiden
- Clara - Bright, shining
- Clarissa - Clear
- Cleo - Praise
- Dalia - Bough
- Daria - Wealthy
- Demi - Small
- Desa - Pledge
- Diana - Divine
- Dora - A gift
- Dorothy - Gift from God
- Echo - Nymph
- Effie - Pretty face
- Eileen - Light
- Electra - Bright
- Elie - Mercy
- Ellen - Light
- Falana - Adoring
- Fannie - Crown
- Fauna - Fertility goddess
- Finn - Oracle
- Galena - Healer
- Gemina - Twin
- Georgeanne - Farmer
- Goldie - Flower
- Halia - The sun
- Hatria - Rich
- Helen - Bright one
- Hester - Star
- Idylla - Perfect
- Iliana - Bright
- Ina - Pure
- Irene - Peace
- Iria - Rainbow
- Ivy - Ivy plant
- Jacinda - Beautiful
- Jenesis - Creation
- Jeno - Heaven
- Justina - Just
- Kaia - Earth
- Kalika - Rosebud
- Karen - Pure
- Kat - Innocent
- Kiersten - Christian
- Kristen - Anointed
- Lacie - Cheerful
- Layna - Truth
- Leah - Woman
- Lenore - Light
- Lexie - Protector of mankind
- Lilah - Lily
- Lindy - Gentle one
- Lois - Agreeable
- Lyssa - Noble
- Madelia - High tower
- Madge - Pearl
- Mariam - Herod's wife
- Maya - Mother
- Meagan - Strong
- Melani - Dark
- Melody - Song
- Millicent - Ambitious
- Monica - Advisor
- Nara - Happy
- Natasha - Rebirth
- Nella - Bright one
- Nicole - Victorious people
- Nora - Honor
- Orelle - East
- Pamela - Honeyed
- Penelope - Weaver
- Petra - Small rock
- Phyllis - Dear
- Rhoda - Rose
- Seema - Symbol
- Selena - Moon
- Tabatha - Grace
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