We know how important getting the right name for your baby boy is.
For a start, you might want it to sound nice and go with your surname. You also want it to be something that reflects who your boy is and what they mean to you.
Greek boys' names have been a source of inspiration for baby names for generations, but some may still be new to you and are unusual enough to make your boy stand out – in a good way, because they're so cool. We especially like the ones that end with the letter 'x'. If you're looking for a name for your baby boy with history and a story behind it, a Greek baby name could well fit the bill. Check out this list of Greek baby names for boys for some ideas and see if you don't find the perfect name for the newest member of your family.
Atlas:According to the Ancient Greeks, Atlas was condemned to forever hold up the heavens, including our planet Earth, so it's no wonder this boys' name means 'strength'.
Calix:This Greek boy name means 'cup'.
Cephalus:[Sef-a-lus] Cephalus comes from the Greek word for 'head'. The first Cephalus, in the Greek myths, was hailed as a loyal husband.
Vangelis:Means 'angelic'.
Solon:Means 'wise'.
Ares:A warrior son of Zeus, the king of all the Ancient Greek gods, who had a reputation for being a bit brutal in battle. The name means 'ruin' and has been in the top 1,000 boys' names in the USA since 2013.
Linush or Linus :Linus was a son of the Ancient Greek god Apollo. The name means 'flax' or 'linseed'.
Helios:This Greek name means 'sun'.
Hero:A Greek boy name that means 'brave'.
Alexander:The name means 'to protect'. This Greek boys' name was originally popularised by Alexander the Great, a king of Macedonia in the 3rd century BC.
Paine, Meaning: villager, country-dweller Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Darius:Some Greek names have more than one meaning. This baby name mans 'rich' and 'king-like'.
Glaucus:Means 'shimmering'.
Dardanos:A Greek name that means 'to eat'.
Andrew:Comes from the Greek word 'andros', which means 'man' or 'manly and strong'. The Greek version is written as Andreas.
Theron:Means 'hunter'.
Dyson:A shortened version of the Greek baby name Dionysius, it means 'one who follows Zeus'.
Quirino, Meaning: a spearman, a warrior Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Sarto, Meaning: mender Origin: Latin
Xander or Zander:A short form of Alexander, but also used on its own. Means 'defender'.
Zopyros:Means 'glow'.
Balbo, Meaning: mutterer Origin: Latin
Morpheus:Means 'shape'.
Evander:The Anglicised version of Euandros (see above). It means 'a good man'.
Georgios or George:These Greek names means 'one who works the earth' or 'farmer'.
Adrian:Means 'one who is rich'.
Apollo:In Ancient Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of many things, including archery, poetry and music. This Greek boy name means 'beautiful man'.
Xanthos:[Zan-thos] Means 'yellow haired' or 'blond'.
Odysseus:A famous Greek hero.
Elias:The Greek version of Elijah, which means 'God is lord'.
Kosmos:Why not give your boy this name that means 'beautiful'?
Gemini, Meaning: twins Origin: Latin
Orion:Means 'one who lives on a mountain'.
Gennadios:A baby name that means 'generous'.
Tullio, Origin: Modern form of Roman Tullius, meaning unknown
Adrastos:The name of a mythological king of the ancient Greek city of Argos. This boys' name means 'inescapable'.
November, Meaning: month name Origin: English word name
Damian:A name that means 'calm'.
Pyrros:Means 'fire'.
Peter:Means 'rock'.
Demetrios or Dimitri:Means 'one who follows the goddess Demeter'.
Panayiotis:Often shortened to simply Panos. Means 'holy'.
Stefanos:Means 'crown'.
Icarus:[Ick-ar-us] From the Greek myth of the father and son who tried to fly away from the island of Crete with wax wings. Icarus was the son and his name means 'confidence'.
Loukas or Lucas:This boy name means 'someone from Lucania'.
Columbo, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
Agamemnon:This Greek name means 'one who sticks to their values'.
Damocles:This name means 'the people's glory'.
Phoenix:Means 'maroon', as in the colour, but is also the name of the mythical bird that rises from the ashes.
Dionysius:Another Greek baby name that comes from the gods, this time the Ancient Greek god of wine and fertility.
Paris:Though sometimes used these days as a girl's name – think Paris Hilton –it is more commonly a boy's name. The original Paris was the warrior prince who stole Helen of Troy from her husband in the Greek myth.
Hermes:This baby name means 'good luck'.
Chryses:[Cry-see-us] A name that means 'golden'.
Tassos:Means 'resurrection'.
Cepheus:[Sef-ee-us] Many Greek baby names come from the ancient myths, like this one. Two kings, a grandfather and grandson, both had this name in Greek mythology and today they're remembered in our night sky as the constellation of Cepheus.
Sergeant, Meaning: to serve Origin: Latin
Zotikos:Means 'lively'.
Morrie, Origin: Latin, diminutive of Maurice
Fortney, Meaning: strong one Origin: Latin
Hector or, more rarely, Hektor:A boy name that means 'to hold back'.
Herodotos:A boy name that means 'presented'.
Xerxes:[Sir-see] Means 'hero'.
Brontes:[Bron-tez] From the Greek word for thunder. When it's spelled without an s at the end (Bronte – pronounced Bron-tay) it's used as a girl's name.
Ariston:From the Greek word 'aristos', which means 'the best'.
Argento, Meaning: silvery Origin: Latin
Koios:[Kee-osh] The meaning is more a question: 'what sort is it?'
Pompey, Meaning: five Origin: Latin
Proteus:Means 'first'.
Nikolaos or Nicholas:This Greek baby boy name means 'victorious people'.
Pegasus:The winged stallion of Greek mythology.
Monico, Meaning: advisor Origin: Male variation of Monica, Latin
Eros:Give your baby a name that means 'love'.
Leonidas:This Greek baby name means 'son of a lion'.
Ulysses: A variant form of Odysseus.
Euphranor:This Greek name means 'delight'.
Kyros:The name means 'lord' and comes from Ancient Greek.
Euandros:For a name your baby will grow into, this Greek boy moniker means 'a good man'.
Theseus:Famous for killing the Minotaur, the half-man, half-bull on the island of Crete in the Greek myth. The name means 'to place' or 'to set down'.
Erasmus:This one might sum up how you feel about your baby, as it means 'loved'.
Pericles:[Pear-a-cleese] Means 'glory'.
Aristotle: A great philosopher in Ancient Greece. With the same root word as Ariston, this Greek boy name also means 'the best'.
Chariton:This Greek baby name has its origins in the Ancient Greek word for generosity.
Origen:Means 'born'.
Daedalus:In Greek mythology, Daedalus was a clever artisan and this Greek baby name means 'smart worker'.
Sebastian:Means 'respected'.
Theodoros or Theodore:Means 'given by God'.
Stavros:Means 'the cross', as in the one used for the crucifixion.
Angelino:The Greek origin of this name is 'messenger of the gods' and comes from the Greek word for 'angel'.
Leander:Leander was a character in a Greek myth who would swim across a strait every night to visit his love. This Greek baby name means 'strength'.
Philander:Means 'lover'.
Damon:This Greek name means 'to tame'.
Zeus:[Zoo-se] Originally meant 'sky' and was the name the Ancient Greeks gave to the ruler of all their gods.
Spyro or Spiro:Means 'grain carrier'.
Aristaeus:The Ancient Greek god of farming, Aristaeus is another name that has recently entered the top 500 names for baby boys in the USA. It means 'excellence'.
Argus:In Ancient Greek mythology, Argus was a monster with a hundred eyes, so this Greek baby name has come to mean 'watcher'.
Judas:This Greek boy name means 'praised'.
Perseus:[Per-see-us] From the Greek word for 'ruin.
Paion:[Pi-yon] Means 'one who heals'.
Eugene:Give your baby boy a name that means 'noble'.
Erebos:A Greek name that means 'dark'.
Lycus or Lykus:Means 'wolf'.
Euclid:A Greek baby name that means 'wonderful'.
Jonas:This Greek boy name means 'message from God'.
Hercules:In the myths, Hercules was the name of Greek god Zeus's son, who was known for his extraordinary strength and bravery.
Melanthios:Means 'dark flower'.
Christopher:A boy name that means 'the bearer of Jesus'.
Adonis:According to Greek mythology, Adonis was the human lover of the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. In modern parlance, it's come to mean a good-looking man.
Thanos:Made famous by the Marvel Comics character, it's a shortened form of Athanasios and means 'immortal'.
Dorian:Means 'one who comes from Doris', but also 'gift'.
Fidelis, Origin: Latin
Jerome:A baby name that means 'holy'.
Leon:A derivative of this name is Leo and both names mean 'lion'.
Philip:Means 'lover of horses'.
Philemon:Means 'loving'.
Okeanos:Means 'source of all water'.
Proctor, Meaning: official, administrator Origin: Latin
Thales:Means 'to flower'.
Aeolus:Means 'changeable', like the wind, which Aeolus was the god of, according to the Ancient Greeks.
Timothy:Means 'to honour God'.
Christian:This Greek boy name means 'a follower of Jesus'.
