The Top 100 Greek Baby Names & Their Meanings

Overview

Are you looking for Greek names for your little one?

Greek mythology and ancient Greek history continue to inspire baby names even in modern times.

What Is A Popular Greek Name?

Many of these names are used with their original spelling. But others are used in different forms, such as English or Spanish. For example, Andreas can be used as Andrew or Andres.

You’ll find many options if you want to name your little one something from ancient Greece origins or perhaps as a Greek god or Greek goddess.

So, which Greek name is the right one for your baby? Continue reading to see the top 100 popular names and their meanings to help you choose.

Popular Greek Baby Names For Boys

There are many Greek baby boy names (such as Zeus and Apollo) that are more popular than others because they are the names of Greek gods.

Others (such as Peter, Achilles, and Alexander) have become common names due to famous people who existed in real life or fictional works written by famous authors such as William Shakespeare and Homer.

The following are our top 50 Greek boy names along with their name meanings:

Achilles

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Unknown meaning, but possibly from the Greek word ἄχος (achos), which means “pain.”
Variations/Synonyms: Achilleus

Achilles was the central character of Homer’s popular Iliad, and the hero of the Trojan War.

Adonis

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Handsome or very good looking
Variations/Synonyms: Adonys, Addonis, Adonnis, Adohnis, Donnie, or Don

Alexander

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Protector and defender of humankind
Variations/Synonyms: Alexandros, Alexis, Alesander, Alex, Alec, Alisander, Alecsander, Aleksander, Alexzander, Alexandre, or Xander

Athanasius

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Immortal
Variations/Synonyms: Athanasios, Athanase, Athnasious, Athos, Atanacio, Atanasio, Athan, or English names Arthur and Tommy

Andreas

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Brave and manly
Variations/Synonyms: Andrew, Andruw, Andrue, Andru, Andrews, Andre, Andros, Andy, Andie, or Drew

Apollo

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Destroyer
Variations/Synonyms: Helios (the sun)

Apollo is the Greek god of sunlight, music and dance, poetry, truth, and prophecy. He’s also recognized as the god of archery, healing, and diseases.

Ares

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bane or ruin
Variations/Synonyms: Enyalius, Arice, or Mars (Roman version)

In Greek mythology, Ares is the son of Zeus and is the god of courage and war. But he has a bad reputation in history as the lover of Aphrodite.

Artemis

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Butcher
Variations/Synonyms: Artemes, Artamos, or Arthemis

Artemis was originally a female name, but the modern-day use is for boys because of its masculine sound.

The original Artemis was Apollo’s twin sister; she’s the goddess of wild animals, the wilderness, and hunting.

Bacchus

Origin: Greek
Meaning: To shout
Variations/Synonyms: Bakkus, Baccus, or Dionysus

The son of Jupiter (equivalent to Zeus but in Roman mythology), Bacchus is the god of agriculture, trees, and wine. Bacchus is also known as the god of drama, revelry, and fertility.

Basil

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A brave and royal man, like a king
Variations/Synonyms: Bazil, Basel, Basile, Bacil, Basilo, or Vasilis

Calix

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Very handsome
Variations/Synonyms: Calistro, Chalice, or Calyx

Christos

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Bearer of Christ
Variations/Synonyms: Christopher, Cristopher, Kristoff, Kristopher, Christofer, Christoffer, Cristopher, Christian, Christoph, Christophe, Cristos, Christoff, Khristopher, Kristofer, Kristian, Chris, Kris, Topher, or Xian

Cole

Origin: Greek
Meaning: People’s victory
Variations/Synonyms: Coll, Khol, Kole, Coal, Cohl, Kohl, or Koll

Constantine

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Consistent and steady or reliable
Variations/Synonyms: Konstantine, Constantin, Konstantinos, Kostas, or Kostis

Cyril

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Masterful or from the Lord
Variations/Synonyms: Cyryl, Cyrill, Cyrell, Ciril, Cyral, Kyril, Kyrill, Kyrillos, Cy, Cyrillus, or Cirillo

Damian

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Someone who tames and conquers
Variations/Synonyms: Damien, Damion, Daymion, Daymon, Daymian, Damianos, or Damiano

Darius

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Rich or affluent
Variations/Synonyms: Dario, Darion, Darien, Dareios, Darian, Darrin, or Darren

The original Darius was the famous Persian king known as Darius the Great, who ruled the Persian Empire from 522 BC to 486 BC.

Deacon

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Helper or servant
Variations/Synonyms: Deaken, Deakon, Deecon, Deakin, Diakonos, Deacan, Deakun, Deak, and Deek

Demetrius

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Someone who loves the earth and is a follower of the goddess Demeter
Variations/Synonyms: Dimitri, Dmitri, Demetrio, Demetrios, Dimitrios, Demetri, Demeter, Dmitry, or Demmy

Dennis

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Fun, festive, or a merrymaker
Variations/Synonyms: Denis, Dennes, Denes, Dennison, Denny, Dennie, Denys, Den, or Denzel

Dion

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Cheerful follower of Dionysus and Zeus
Variations/Synonyms: Dieone, Deion, Deon, Deone, Dionne, Dio, or Deo

Eros

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Affection and love
Variations/Synonyms: Aeros, Ero, Erose, Eroce, Airose, Earos, Arros, Airos, Aerose, Arose, or Eurus

Esteban

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wears a victory crown
Variations/Synonyms: Estevan, Esteban, Estabon, Estebon, Estebann, Estebahn, Esteven, Estephan, Estephen, Estefan, Estafen, Stephen (English), or Stefan (popular in Paris)

Eugene

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Born well into high society or nobility
Variations/Synonyms: Eugenio, Eugenios, Eugenes, Eugenie, Eugenius, Gene, Ugene, or Genio

Eustace

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Stable and fruitful
Variations/Synonyms: Eustis, Ustace, Eustiss, Eustyss, Eustathius, Eustacius, Eustachius, or Ustyss

Evander

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A good and benevolent man
Variations/Synonyms: Evandir, Evandyr, Evandur, Evandar, Evandor, Ivander, Evannder, or Eveander

Georgios

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Farmer or one who loves to work with the land
Variations/Synonyms: Georg, Jorge, Georges, Georgio, Georgios, Gheorge, Georghe, Georgie, Giorge, Georgy, or Giorgio (Italian)

Gregory

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Watchful and vigilant
Variations/Synonyms: Greg, Greggory, Gregorey, Gregorie, Gregorio, Gregorius, Gregorios, Gregor, Greger, or Graig (French)

Hector

Origin: Greek
Meaning: To restrain or hold onto
Variations/Synonyms: Hecktor, Hektor, Hectar, Hecter, Hectyr, Hectur, Hectir, or Heckter

Hermes

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A marker or pile of stones to mark the land boundaries
Variations/Synonyms: Hermies, Hermez, Hermees, Hermeze, Hermeez, or Hermese

Homer

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A pledge or solemn promise
Variations/Synonyms: Homher, Homar, or Homhar

Ilya

Origin: Greek and Russian
Meaning: The Lord is my God
Variations/Synonyms: Iliad, Iya, or Illa

Ion

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Purple or ‘going’ (such as ‘to go’)
Variations/Synonyms: Ionos or Iov

Ion was the child of Erechtheus’ daughter Creüsa in Greek mythology.

Jason

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A healer
Variations/Synonyms: Jayson, Jaceson, Jaysen, Jaison, Jaisen, Jasson, Jayceson, Jace, Jasyn, or Jayce

Jerome

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A holy and sacred name
Variations/Synonyms: Jarome, Jerrome, Jerohm, Jairome, Jerohme, Jeromy, or Jerry

Kairos

Origin: Greek
Meaning: The right or perfect moment
Variations/Synonyms: Kyrus, Kairus, Cyrus, and Kyros

Leander

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Just like a lion
Variations/Synonyms: Leannder, Leandros, Liander, Lionder, Leand, Leande, Leandro, Lee, and Leandre

Lucas

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Light and bright
Variations/Synonyms: Luc, Luk, Lukas, Lucus, Loukas, Luka, Loucas, Luca, Lukah (Hebrew), or Luke (English)

Myron

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Fragrant aroma similar to myrrh
Variations/Synonyms: Miron, Myren, Myreon, or Miren

Nikolas

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A victor or winner for the people
Variations/Synonyms: Nicholas, Nikolai, Nichols, Niko, Nicolas, Nicholaus, Nicholus, Nickolas, Nico, Nikolas, Nicholai, Nick, Nicky (English), or Nicola (Scottish)

Odysseus

Origin: Greek
Meaning: To hate or bring to hate
Variations/Synonyms: Ulixes or Ulysses (Latin)

The famous Odysseus is the Greek hero of Homer’s Odyssey who created the plan to invade Troy with the giant hollow horse filled with soldiers.

Orion

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A great hunter
Variations/Synonyms: Oryan, Orian, Orien, Oryon, and Oryen

Pavlos

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Small or humble
Variations/Synonyms: Paav, Paora, Paulu, Paviel, Pavle, Pawlu, Pavel, Paul (English), Pablo (Spanish), or Pol (Scottish)

What Is A Strong Greek Name? Pieter

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Solid and strong, just like a rock
Variations/Synonyms: Pieter, Peater, Pete, Petyr, or Petey

Thanos

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Immortal and noble
Variations/Synonyms: Thanus, Thanas, Thanasis, and Athanasios

Thanos is famous in popular culture as the fictional supervillain in the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe).

Timoteo

Origin: Greek
Meaning: One who honors God
Variations/Synonyms: Timmothy, Timotheos, Timothey, Timothee, Timathy, Timmy, Tim, or Timothy

Titan

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Any giant god in Greek mythology
Variations/Synonyms: Titanes

The original Titans: Oceanus, Coeus, Cronus, Crius, Hyperion, Iapetus, Rhea, Thea, Themis, Mnemosyne, Tethys, and Phoebe.

Troy

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A person from Troia
Variations/Synonyms: Troi, Troia, Troja, or Ilium

Troy was an ancient place in the northwest of Asia Minor (now modern Turkey). But Troy became a popular name for baby boys in modern times, starting in the 1960s when the actor Troy Donahue took the stage name from the ancient city.

Ulysses

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Angry
Variations/Synonyms: Ulesses, Ulyses, Ulisses, or Ulissus

Zeus

Origin: Greek
Meaning: God
Variations/Synonyms: Zuese, Zoos, Zues, Zeuce, Soos, and Seus

Zeus is the king of the gods or the highest of the gods of Mount Olympus. He’s also the god of the sky, thunder, and heavens. According to Greek mythology, Zeus and his siblings defeated the Titans, and he ruled over humankind and the Earth from Mount Olympus (the highest mountain in Greece).

What Is A Greek Name For A Girl?

Many popular brands use Greek girl names. For example, Nike is a popular brand name, but Nike is the “Winged Goddess of Victory” in Greek mythology.

Many baby girl names might sound nice, but you should also consider what the name means or the associated meaning in mythology before choosing it for your baby.

For example, Pandora is a popular name, but her role in Greek mythology isn’t a good one because she was the first mortal woman who caused evil to be unleashed into the world.

What Are Some Pretty Greek Words?

If you’re unsure about the Greek word for your baby’s name, it might be a good idea to look up what the name means.

Some pretty Greek words include ευτυχία (ef-tee-hee-a) which means “happiness,” ίριδα (ee-ree-da) which means “iris,” and αιώνια (e-o-nia) which means “eternity.”

The following are our top 50 popular Greek baby girl names:

Acacia

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Thorny flower or tree
Variations/Synonyms: Akacia, Akasia, Akasha, Akasya (Turkish), or Akazie (German)

Agatha

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Good woman
Variations/Synonyms: Agata, Agathe, or Aggie

Alexandra

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Feminine of Alexander; Defender and helper of humankind
Variations/Synonyms: Alexandera, Alexsandra, Alexis, Alexandria, Alexa, Aly, Allie, Lexi, or Alessandra (Italian)

Amalthea

Origin: Greek
Meaning: To soothe or soften
Variations/Synonyms: Amaltheia

In Greek mythology, Amalthea is a nymph who took care of Zeus as a baby.

Amaryllis

Origin: Greek
Meaning: To sparkle
Variations/Synonyms: Amaryllia

Anastasia

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Will resurrect or rise again
Variations/Synonyms: Anastasya, Annastasia, Anastasha, Ansestasia, Anastaysha, or Anastascia

Andromeda

Origin: Greek
Meaning: The ruler of men
Variations/Synonyms: Andromyda or Andromedah

Angelina

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Messenger of God or an angel
Variations/Synonyms: Angela, Angel, Angelena, Angelyna, Anjelina, Angeline, Angie, or Angelica

Aphrodite

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Love and beauty
Variations/Synonyms: Afrodite, Aphrodyte, Aphroditie, or Aphroditee

Aretha

Origin: Greek
Meaning: An excellent woman who’s moral and virtuous
Variations/Synonyms: Areetha, Arytha, Arethra, Areta, Aretta, or Arriety

Arianna

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A holy one
Variations/Synonyms: Ariana, Aryana, Aeriana, Arianne, Arianah, Aryanna, Ari, or Aria

Athena

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wise one
Variations/Synonyms: Athene, Atena, Athina, or Afina (Russian)

Athena is Zeus’ favorite daughter and the goddess of war and wisdom. She’s also the patron goddess of Athens, Greece.

Calista

Origin: Greek
Meaning: The most beautiful woman
Variations/Synonyms: Callista, Kallista, Kalista, Colista, Callisto, Calysta, Calissa, or Callie

Cassandra

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A seer and one who shines among humankind
Variations/Synonyms: Kassandra, Sandra, Cassie, Cassey, Sandy, or Sandi

Danae

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A judge or bright person
Variations/Synonyms: Dannae, Danee, Dana, Danna, Danea, Danay, Danai, Denae, Dinay, Denay, or Dinae

Daphne

Origin: Greek
Meaning: From the laurel tree
Variations/Synonyms: Daphyne, Daphney, Daphni, Dafnee, Daphnie, Dafny, Dafney, or Daffney

Daphne is a nymph in Greek mythology. She was transformed into a laurel leaf (laurel is called Daphne in Greek) by her father (Peneus) to avoid Apollo.

According to the myth, the arrogant Apollo angered Eros (now known as Cupid), who shot him with a sharp, gold-tipped arrow that made him fall madly in love with Daphne, a river nymph. Eros then shot Daphne with a blunt, lead-tipped arrow that made her hate Apollo.

To escape Apollo’s relentless pursuit, Daphne asked her father to transform her into something — and he made her into a laurel plant. Mourning the loss of his ‘great love,’ Apollo began wearing laurel leaves on his head to honor Daphne.

Delia

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A seductive southern charmer born on the island of Delos
Variations/Synonyms: Della; Also used as a nickname for Bridget, Bedelia, or Bidelia

Demetra

Origin: Greek
Meaning: The other half
Variations/Synonyms: Demitra, Demi, Demmi, Demie, Demetria, Demy, Demye, or Demeter

In Greek mythology, Demetra is the goddess of fertility.

Dorothea

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of God
Variations/Synonyms: Dorothea, Dorathy, Daurathy, Dorthie, Dora, Dorothee, Dorothia, Dottie, Dolly, Dory, or Dori

Eleanor

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Shining light or a light-hearted woman
Variations/Synonyms: Eleanora, Eleonor, Elynore, Elanore, Ellinore, Lenore, or Nora

What Is The Greek Word For Beautiful Girl? Ella

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Fancy, light, and beautiful woman
Variations/Synonyms: Ela, Ellah, Ellie, Elle, or Elly

Evanthe

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Fair flower
Variations/Synonyms: Evan, Evannie, or Euanthe (Latin)

Galatea

Origin: Greek
Meaning: My fair lady or she who is white as milk
Variations/Synonyms: Galathea, Galathée, Galateia, Galatia, or Gallathea

In Greek mythology, Galatea was originally a milky white sculpture (by the mythical sculptor Pygmalion) turned into a real woman by the goddess Aphrodite.

Georgia

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A farmer or a woman who loves the land and works on a farm
Variations/Synonyms: Giorgia, Georgina, Georgie, Georganna, Georgene, or Georgette

Helena

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A beautiful shining bright light
Variations/Synonyms: Helen, Helene, Hellena, Helana, Helayna, or Helenore

Hera

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A heroine or female hero
Variations/Synonyms: Herra, Herah, or Herrah

Hermione

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Messenger of the gods
Variations/Synonyms: Hermine, Herma, Hermia, or Hermina

In popular culture, Hermione is one of Harry Potter’s best friends. She’s also a heroine and main character in the series.

Ida

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Diligent and hardworking
Variations/Synonyms: Idaea, Idaa, Iida, Idetta, Ieda, Idalie, Idette, or Idella

Katherine

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure
Variations/Synonyms: Catherine, Katharine, Kathrine, Katelyn, Kaitlyn, Caitlyn, Kathryn, Katerina, Katrina, Kathy, Cathy, Kathie, Cathie, Cate, Katie, Kate, Kat, Cat, or Catriona

Khloe

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Flourishing like a young and blooming plant
Variations/Synonyms: Chloe, Kloe, Kloey, Khloey, or Chloey

Konstantina

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Female of Constantine; Consistent and steady or reliable
Variations/Synonyms: Constantina (Romanian)

Lois

Origin: Greek
Meaning: The great or superior woman
Variations/Synonyms: Loes, Loise, Louis, or Louise

Lyris

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Lyre (musical instrument) or lyrical
Variations/Synonyms: Lyric, Lyra, or Lyre

Margaret

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pearl
Variations/Synonyms: Margret, Marguerite, Margarita, Maggie, Meg, Megan, Meghan, Marjorie, Peggy, Margo, Margaux, Marge, or Margie

Nerina

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Delicate
Variations/Synonyms: Nereida, Nerine, Nerrina, or Nerinna (Italian)

Nicole

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Victorious and triumphant
Variations/Synonyms: Nichole, Nikole, Nicolle, Nicholle, Nicky, Nicki, Nika, Nicolette, Nicola, Colette, Nikki, or Nickie

Olympia

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Heavenly woman or a goddess from Mount Olympus
Variations/Synonyms: Olympiah, Olimpia, or Olympie

Ophelia

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Helpful and wise
Variations/Synonyms: Ofelia, Opheliah, Ophela, Ophelya, or Ofeliah

Penelope

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A weaver of thread
Variations/Synonyms: Peneloppe, Pennelope, Penelopie, Penny, Penney, Penelopy, Pennie, or Penni

Phoebe

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A woman who shines bright and pure
Variations/Synonyms: Pheobe, Pheebe, Phoebee, Phoeby, Phoebie, or Phebby

Phoenix

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Dark red
Variations/Synonyms: Phoenyx, Phenix, Pheenix, Feenix, Feenyx, Phenyx, Pheenyx, or Phoenicks

Rhea

Origin: Greek
Meaning: To flow like a river
Variations/Synonyms: Rhia, Ria, Rea, Riah, Rhya, Reeah, Rhiya, Rhiah, Rheia, Rhianna, Rheana, or Rheanna

In Greek mythology, Rhea is a Titan and the mother of gods and goddesses. She’s the wife of Cronus and the mom of Zeus, Hades, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, and Hestia.

Selene

Origin: Greek
Meaning: The beautiful moon
Variations/Synonyms: Selena, Selina, Salina, Selene, Salene, Celina, Celena, Saleen, Saleena, Celia, Sela, or Celine

According to Greek mythology, Selene is the goddess of the moon.

Sophia

Origin: Greek
Meaning: A woman with great wisdom
Variations/Synonyms: Sofia, Sophie, Sofiya, Sofie, or Sofea

Stephanie

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Female of Stephen or Esteban; Victorious and wearer of the crown
Variations/Synonyms: Stefanie, Stephany, Stefany, Steffanie, Steffi, Steffy, Stephenny, Stephannie, Stephani, Stephania, Stefania, Steph, Steff, Stefi, Stephie, or Stefani (Italian)

Theodora

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Female of Theodore; Gift from God
Variations/Synonyms: Theadora, Teadora, Teodora, Theodorah, Theo, Theora, Thea, Teddi, Tia, Dora, or Teddie

Ursula

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Little bear
Variations/Synonyms: Ursulla, Ursela, Ursella, Ursa, Urzula, Ursi, or Ursilla

Xenia

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Welcoming and hospitable
Variations/Synonyms: Xena, Xeniah, Xenya, Zenia, Zenya, Zena, or Zenaida

Xenia is an ancient Greek word and belief that a person should extend generosity and friendship to travelers or anyone far away from home.

Yolanda

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Purple flower or modest just like the purple flower
Variations/Synonyms: Yolandah, Yolana, Yolande, Yolannda, Yalanda, Yolonda, Yolada, Yolanta, Yolanthe, Ianthe, Violet, Yolie, Yoli, Yolee, or Iolanthe

Yolanda comes from Ianthe or Iolanthe, which means ‘purple flower.’

Zoe

Origin: Greek
Meaning: Life
Variations/Synonyms: Zoey or Zooey