Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Aug 20, 2025

Adonis, Leonidas, and Nikolas trace their lineage to the cradle of Western civilisation. Many Greek boy names channel the bravery of famed heroes or the intellect of storied philosophers. Each carries a musical cadence that speaks of white-washed islands, azure seas, and marble columns. From history to mythology, these selections blend timeless appeal with a sense of wonder for your child’s journey.

TOP 250 Greek Baby Boy Names

Jace -

Healer in greek and the lord is salvation in hebrew

Nicolas -

Victory of the people

Xander -

Defender of the people

Jorge -

Farmer

Josue -

God is salvation

Hector -

To have

Theodore -

Gift of God

Tobias -

God is good

Romeo -

Romeo symbolizes 'the intense and all'.

Adonis -

Of Greek origin, associated with beauty and desire.

Ellis -

Kind, benevolent

Jayceon -

To heal

Esteban -

Garland crown

Kason -

Pure

Damon -

To tame

Ty -

To be silent

Jalen -

Jalen carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Pierce -

Rock

Chris -

Chris carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Matthias -

Gift of god

Deacon -

Servant

Cason -

Cason carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Nikolas -

Victory of the people

Jimmy -

Supplanter

Memphis -

Enduring beauty

Leonidas -

Leonidas carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Nikolai -

Of the people origin, meaning "victory of the people."

Kristopher -

Kristopher symbolizes 'faith and devotion'.

Kristian -

Kristian means 'follower of Christ'.

Demetrius -

A follower of demeter

Zeke -

God will strengthen

Nickolas -

Victory of the people

Felipe -

A variant of the Greek term Philippos

Cory -

Cory carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Eugene -

Well

Ulises -

A variant of the name Ulysses

Tadeo -

Of the biblical origin.

Titan -

Of Greek mythology origin.

Jerome -

Sacred name

Cain -

Cain means 'acquired'.

Stefan -

Crown

Steve -

Crown

Dangelo -

From the angel

Dimitri -

Earth

Caspian -

Caspian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Ean -

God is gracious

Ocean -

A variant of the Ancient Greek name Oceanus or Okeanus

Deon -

God of nysa

Denzel -

From the high stronghold

Damion -

To tame or subdue

Pierre -

Rock

Makhi -

Battle

Ulysses -

Wrathful

Gino -

God is gracious

Harris -

Son of harry

Kyren -

And origin of kyren are unknown

Evander -

Good man

Yandel -

Defender of the people

Nick -

Victory of the people

Elio -

Sun

Osiris -

Mighty one

Kyro -

Victorious

Nikko -

Sunlight

Stephan -

Crown

Jason -

Healer, the Lord is salvation

Genesis -

Origin, birth, beginning

Cristobal -

Cristobal represents 'both faith and a pioneering spirit'.

Johann -

Yahweh is gracious

Linus -

Linus symbolizes 'kindness and empathy'.

Teo -

Gift of god

Neo -

New

Kyron -

Wise

Zeus -

Sky

Coleson -

A variant of Colson, meaning "son of Nicholas."

Yeshua -

Yahweh is salvation

Lazarus -

God has helped

Niklaus -

Victory of the people

Rhodes -

Rhodes means 'where roses grow'.

Mattias -

Gift of god

Teddy -

Gift of god

Nestor -

One who returns home

Estevan -

Crown

Myron -

Sweet oil

Jordi -

Farmer

Canon -

Canon carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Dwight -

Of zeus

Eitan -

Firm

Jayse -

Healer

Levon -

Levon carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Jacen -

Healer or to heal

Renzo -

Renzo symbolizes 'triumph and victory in ancient Greek and Roman cultures'.

Sabastian -

Sabastian carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Deonte -

A traveler who has an outstanding personality

Filip -

A variant of the Greek name Philippos

Isidro -

Of the Greek origin.

Damoni -

Determined

Demetri -

Follower of demeter

Jaysen -

A variant of the variant spelling of Jason

Eros -

Eros, the Greek god of love and desire, symbolizes intense passion and the beauty of love. Originally a primordial deity and later the son of Aphrodite, Eros embodies the complexities of romantic love. The name signifies timeless human emotions and has influenced art and culture throughout history.

Theron -

Hunter

Cy -

Cy carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Gene -

Well

Leander -

Lion man

Jakoby -

Jakoby carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Perseus -

A variant of Greek mythology

Truth -

Fidelity or faithfulness

Percy -

A variant of the Greek name

Zyler -

Of the name zyler is primarily associated with its modern origin and connection to the name tyler

Tyrus -

Rock

Draco -

Dragon

Eliott -

The lord is my god

Jaceon -

Healer

Triton -

The third

Giorgio -

Farmer

Keandre -

Ancient

Kassius -

Hollow

Daemon -

Daemon carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Jeronimo -

Sacred name

Pete -

Rock

Lisandro -

Lisandro means 'liberator'.

Vander -

Good man

Nicolai -

Victory of the people

Klay -

Strong warrior

Stefano -

Crown

Zacharias -

To remember

Demian -

To tame

Kristofer -

Kristofer means 'bearing Christ'.

Fenix -

Phoenix, a mythical bird symbolizing rebirth

Gryffin -

A variant of the Greek word for

Cypress -

Cypress symbolizes 'endurance'.

Giannis -

God is gracious

Ted -

Gift of god

Theodor -

Gift of god

Jennings -

Yahweh is gracious

Sylis -

Wood

Christofer -

Christofer carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Tim -

One who honors god

Braven -

Braven carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Leviticus -

Leviticus carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Dmitri -

Follower of demeter

Tytan -

A variant of the word

Caison -

Caison means 'Son of one who rejoices'.

Lino -

Lino symbolizes 'purity and light'.

Demitri -

Follower of demeter

Galen -

Calm

Deron -

Belongs to god

Johannes -

Yahweh is gracious

Xion -

Bear

Nikolaos -

Victor of the people

Michelangelo -

One who is like god

Dameon -

To tame or subdue

Jasen -

Healer

Kal -

Beauty

Konstantinos -

Constant

Ulices -

Man of wrath

Cosmo -

Cosmo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Lukah -

Bringer of light

Pavel -

Small

Cyril -

Cyril carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Calix -

Calix symbolizes 'spiritual nourishment and abundance'.

Theophilus -

Friend of god

Hero -

Protector

Nino -

Child

Karas -

Crow

Denny -

Hill

Ilias -

My god is yahweh

Tyrin -

Land of owen

Mavrik -

Independent thinker

Nicco -

People of victory

Christos -

Christos signifies 'faith'.

Esaias -

Yahweh is salvation

Stevie -

Crown

Dimitrios -

Follower of demeter

Kairos -

The right moment

Damarius -

Damarius, often used for its calm and gentle connotations, possibly originates from Greek Damaris.

Sirius -

Glowing

Greg -

Watchful

Neko -

Victory of the people

Macario -

Blessed

Niccolo -

Victory of the people

Damen -

To tame or subdue

Xzander -

To defend

Nicolo -

Victory

Lazer -

God has helped

Pietro -

Rock

Calin -

Calin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Tyran -

In contemporary society

Nicholai -

Victory of the people

Timmy -

To honor god

Nicodemus -

Victory of the people

Homero -

Hostage

Teodoro -

Gift from god

Eliud -

My god is majestic

Khristopher -

Bearer of christ

Gil -

Young goat

Christ -

Christ signifies 'Jesus'.

Oz -

Strength

Lysander -

Liberator

Dejon -

God is gracious

Loukas -

Loukas means 'from Lucania'.

Yulian -

Youthful

Dionte -

Follower of dionysus

Rhythm -

Rhythm means 'to flow'.

Nicklaus -

Victory of the people

Konstantin -

Constant

Nikolaus -

Victory of the people

Tylon -

He who is of the east

Etienne -

Crown

Cristo -

Cristo carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Dimas -

Sunset

Exodus -

A variant of the Greek word for

Lucus -

Light

Omega -

The last

Leandre -

Lion man

Zeno -

Stranger

Demetrio -

Follower of demeter

Theseus -

To set in order

Homer -

Hostage

Geo -

Farmer

Ioannis -

God is gracious

Odysseus -

It is famously associated with the hero of homer

Adonnis -

A creative spelling of Adonis, keeping similar connotations of beauty.

Markos -

Warlike

Jasean -

Healer

Melo -

Music, song

Sebastion -

Sebastion carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

Jarius -

One who gives light

Ulisses -

Wrath

Nikoli -

Victory

Dmitry -

Devoted to

Gryphon -

A variant of the Greek mythological creature

Demetrios -

Follower of demeter

Lizandro -

Lizandro means 'defender of mankind or protector of mankind'.

Demar -

A variant of the word

Kirill -

Lord

Demoni -

A variant of names like Demian or Demetrios

Christain -

Christain means 'a Christian'.

Jeyson -

Healer

Erasmo -

Lovely

Zeb -

Gift of yahweh

Timofey -

Honoring god

Cris -

Cris means 'bearing Christ'.

Corin -

Corin carries unique cultural or symbolic value.

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