Well-known Greek names such as Peter, Socrates, and Zeus are strong and powerful, while Aphrodite, Angelina, and Olympia are beautiful and heavenly. There are so many terrific names to choose for your baby, whether you want to honor your ancestry or you just like the sound and meaning. Of course, you do need to be a little cautious with Greek baby names. Some of the meanings, myths, and stories behind a name are not always as beautiful and positive as you might imagine. For example, Keres has a nice sound to it, but it’s also a vengeful spirit of death and doom. Or, Pandora means a gifted and talented woman, but in mythology, she is the first mortal woman who unleashed evil upon the world. That’s why it’s always wise to do a little research behind the names on your list before you make a final decision.
Alexandra
Origin: GreekMeaning: Defender and helper of humankindAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alexandera, Alexsandra, Alexandria, Alessandra, Alexa, Aly, Allie, Alexis, LexiFamous Namesakes: Actress Alexandra Breckenridge, singer Alexandra BurkePeak Popularity: Alexandra has been fairly popular for the last century. It was a top 100 name for girls from 1984 through 2014 reaching a rank of 26 in 1995 and 1996.
Anastasia
Origin: GreekMeaning: Will rise again or resurrect Alternative Spellings & Variations: Annastasia, Anastascia, Anastasha, Ansestasia, Anastaysha, AnastasyaFamous Namesakes: Businesswoman and CEO Anastasia Soare, singer Annastasia BakerPeak Popularity: Anastasia is a classic name that has been around for a very long time. It has recently seen a boost in popularity and reached number 158 in 2020.
Andromeda
Origin: Greek Meaning: Ruler of man Alternative Spellings & Variations: Andromyda, Andromedah Famous Namesakes: Actress and TV host Andromeda Dunker Peak Popularity: Andromeda is a unique name that is not listed in the top 1,000.
Angelina
Origin: GreekMeaning: An angel or a messenger of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Angelena, Angelyna, Anjelina, Angeline, Angel, Angela, Angie, Angelica,Famous Namesakes: Actress Angelina Jolie, reality TV star Angelina PivarnickPeak Popularity: Angelina is a well-established girl name. It has maintained consistent popularity for well over a century. It had its best year in 2005 when it reached number 43.
Aphrodite
Origin: GreekMeaning: Love and beautyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Afrodite, Aphrodyte, Aphroditee, AphroditieFamous Namesakes: Writer and producer Aphrodite JonesPeak Popularity: Aphrodite is not that common. It does not appear on the top 1,000 list of girls names.
Aretha
Origin: GreekMeaning: Moral and virtuous, or excellentAlternative Spellings & Variations: Areetha, Arytha, Areta, Aretta, ArethraFamous Namesakes: Singer Aretha Franklin, Olympic athlete Aretha ThurmondPeak Popularity: Aretha was in the top 1,000 from 1964 to 1974. It was most popular in 1968 with a rank of 397.
Ariana
Origin: Greek Meaning: Holy one Alternative Spellings & Variations: Arianna, Aryana, Arianah, Aeriana, Arianne, Aryanna, Ari, Aria Famous Namesakes: Singer Ariana Grande, journalist and businesswoman Arianna Huffington Peak Popularity: Ariana has been a top 1,000 name since 1978. It reached number 37 in 2014.
Athena
Origin: GreekMeaning: Goddess of war and wisdomAlternative Spellings & Variations: Atheena, Athina, Athenna, AtheneaFamous Namesakes: Singer Athena Ripka, musician Athena BassPeak Popularity: Athena has been a top 1,000 name of girls since 1955. It is recently gaining more popularity and reached its highest rank of 106 in 2019.
Berenice
Origin: GreekMeaning: VictoriousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Bernice, Berenise, Bereneice, Burnice, Bernyce, Burnyce, BernieFamous Namesakes: Actress Berenice Marlohe, Reverend Bernice KingPeak Popularity: Berenice was a bit more popular before 1925 then became less common. It reappeared in the top 1,000 between 1991 and 2003 before falling out of favor once again.
Calista
Origin: GreekMeaning: The most beautifulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Callista, Kalista, Kallista, Colista, Calysta, Calissa, Callisto, CallieFamous Namesakes: Actress Calista Flockhart, ambassador Callista GingrichPeak Popularity: Calista is not too common, although it had a brief stay on the top 1,000 list between 1998 and 2004.
Cassandra
Origin: GreekMeaning: Having insight, a seer, or one who shines among mankindAlternative Spellings & Variations: Kassandra, Cassie, Cassey, Sandra, Sandy, SandiFamous Namesakes: Artist Cassandra Austen, actress Cassandra PetersonPeak Popularity: Cassandra had been a top 1,000 name since 1942. It was most popular in 1990 when it reached number 49.
Cynthia
Origin: GreekMeaning: From Mount Kynthos or Cynthos, and the goddess of the moonAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cynthea, Cinthia, Cynthya, Sinthia, Cyntia, CindyFamous Namesakes: Actress Cynthia Nixon, Olympic athlete Cynthia WoodheadPeak Popularity: Cynthia is a time-honored name. It reached its highest rank of 7 in 1957 and remains a common choice for girls.
Danae
Origin: GreekMeaning: Bright or a judgeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dannae, Danee, Danea, Danay, Danai, Denae, Denay, Dinae, DinayFamous Namesakes: Musician Danae Kara, Paralympic athlete Danae SweetapplePeak Popularity: Danae is not very common. However, it did spend four years as a top 1,000 name in 1987, 1990, 1991, and 1992.
Daphne
Origin: GreekMeaning: From the laurel treeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Daphyne, Daphney, Daphni, Daphnie, Dafny, Dafnee, Dafney, DaffneyFamous Namesakes: Actress Daphne Reid, TV host Daphne OzPeak Popularity: Daphne has been a popular name for girls for over 100 years. It was most popular in 1962 when it reached number 266.
Demi
Origin: GreekMeaning: Follower of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture and the harvestAlternative Spellings & Variations: Demmi, Demie, Demy, Demye, Demeter, DemetriaFamous Namesakes: Actress Demi Moore, singer Demi LovatoPeak Popularity: Demi made the top 1,000 list of girl names in 1991. It reached a high of 338 in 2020.
Dorothy
Origin: GreekMeaning: Gift of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dorothea, Dorathy, Dorthie, Daurathy, Dora, Dorothee, Dorothia, Dolly, Dory, Dori, Dottie,Famous Namesakes: Figure Skater Dorothy Hamill, singer Dorothy MartinPeak Popularity: Dorothy is a classic name. It spent many years in the top 10 reaching number 2 in the 1920s. It was much more popular in the early part of the 20th century and in recent years has dropped in rank.
Eleanor
Origin: GreekMeaning: Light-hearted or a shining lightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eleanora, Elynore, Elanore, Eleonor, Ellinore, Lenore, NoraFamous Namesakes: First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, actress Eleanor TomlinsonPeak Popularity: Eleanor is a traditional name. It was a top 100 name for many years especially in the early to mid-1900s. After a few decades of declining use, it is making a huge comeback. It ranked number 22 in 2020.
Ella
Origin: Greek Meaning: Beautiful, fancy, and light Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ela, Ellah, Elle, Ellie, Elly Famous Namesakes: Actress Ella Purnell, singer Ella Fitzgerald Peak Popularity: Ella is a trendy name. It has been traditionally popular for a very long time but has seen a recent jump in the rankings. It has been in the top 50 since 2003 and ranked number 12 in 2011 and 2012.
Evangeline
Origin: GreekMeaning: Bringing good newsAlternative Spellings & Variations: Evangelina, Evangelica, Evangelyne, Eva, LinaFamous Namesakes: Author Evangeline Walton, actress Evangelina SosaPeak Popularity: Evangeline is a vintage name that is new once again. It was a top 1,000 name until 1966 when it fell off the list. Then, 40 years later in 2006, it reemerged as a top 1,000 name. In 2016, it had its most popular year in over 100 years when it reached number 241.
Georgia
Origin: GreekMeaning: One who works the land and loves the land, a farmerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Giorgia, Georgina, Georganna, Georgene, Georgie, GeorgetteFamous Namesakes: Artist Georgia O’Keefe, actress Georgia EllisPeak Popularity: Georgia has been a common name for girls for many years. In 1900 it was number 87 and in 2020 it was number 176.
Helena
Origin: GreekMeaning: Beautiful shining bright light Alternative Spellings & Variations: Helen, Helene, Helana, Helayna, Helenore, Hellena,Famous Namesakes: Actress Helena Bonham Carter, Princess Helena of the United KingdomPeak Popularity: Helena has a long history of use for girls. Its most popular year in the last 120 years was in 1902 when it ranked at number 270. Over 100 years later in 2020, it was number 509.
Hermione
Origin: GreekMeaning: Messenger of the godsAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hermine, Herma, Hermia, HerminaFamous Namesakes: Actress Hermione Norris, entrepreneur Hermione WayPeak Popularity: Hermione is a unique name and not in the top 1,000.
Hera
Origin: GreekMeaning: A hero or heroine Alternative Spellings & Variations: Herra, Herah, HerrahFamous Namesakes: Singer Hera Hjartardottir, singer Hera BjorkPeak Popularity: Hera is also unique and not listed as a top 1,000 name.
Ida
Origin: GreekMeaning: From Mount Ida, the Mountain of the Goddess, or diligent and hardworking Alternative Spellings & Variations: Idaea, Idaa, Iida, Ieda, Idalie, Idette, Idetta, IdellaFamous Namesakes: Civil Rights leader Ida Wells, First Lady Ida Saxton McKinleyPeak Popularity: Ida is a vintage name for girls. It ranked at number 30 in 1900 and was a top 100 name until 1931. It fell off the top 1,000 list in 1986 and is now less common.
Iris
Origin: GreekMeaning: From the rainbow and a messenger of the godsAlternative Spellings & Variations: Irys, Iryss, Iriss, IrisseFamous Namesakes: Actress Iris Apatow, author Iris Rainer DartPeak Popularity: Iris has maintained consistent popularity for well over 100 years. It is currently seeing an increase in favorability and reached its highest rank in over a century in 2020 when it hit 127.
Jacinta
Origin: GreekMeaning: BeautifulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jacinda, Jacintha, Jacynta, Jacyntha, Jacie, Jacey, Hyacinth, Hyacinthe, Hyacinthia, Hiacynthia, Giacinta, Gacinta, Gacinda, GacinthaFamous Namesakes: Singer Jacinta Gulisano, actress Jacinda BarrettPeak Popularity: Jacinta is a less common name and not on the top 1,000 list.
Katherine
Origin: GreekMeaning: PureAlternative Spellings & Variations: Catherine, Katharine, Kathrine, Kathryn, Katerina, Katrina, Kathy, Cathy, Kathie, Cathie, Kate, Cate, Katelyn, Kaitlyn Caitlyn, Katie, Kat, CatFamous Namesakes: Actress Katherine Heigl, journalist Katie (Katherine) CouricPeak Popularity: Katherine is a classic and common name. It has been a top 100 name for much of the last century and beyond.
Khloe
Origin: Greek Meaning: Flourishing like a young, blooming plant Alternative Spellings & Variations: Chloe, Kloe, Khloey, Kloey, Chloey Famous Namesakes: TV personality Khloe Kardashian, Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim Peak Popularity: Khloe hit the top 1,000 list in 2006 and reached number 42 in 2010. The more traditional spelling of Chloe is even trendier and reached number 9 in 2009.
Lois
Origin: GreekMeaning: Great, the best, and superiorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Loes, Loise, Louise, LouisFamous Namesakes: Actress Lois Chiles, writer Lois LowryPeak Popularity: Lois is an age-old name for girls. It was a top 100 name from 1902 to 1953, then it declined in popularity. It is now much less common.
Margaret
Origin: GreekMeaning: PearlAlternative Spellings & Variations: Margret, Marguerite, Margarita, Maggie, Meg, Peggy, Margo, Margaux, Marge, Margie, Megan, Meghan, MarjorieFamous Namesakes: World leader Margaret Thatcher, comedian Margaret ChoPeak Popularity: Margaret is a traditional name. A hundred years ago it was a top 5 name and spent many years at number 3, 4, and 5. It remains extremely common and ranked 126 in 2020.
Melanie
Origin: GreekMeaning: Having dark skin, dark and beautifulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Melany, Melaney, Melani, Melenie, Melania, Melanya, Meilani, MelFamous Namesakes: Actress Melanie Griffith, singer Melanie “Mel B” BrownPeak Popularity: Melanie has been a top 1,000 name since 1938. It was most popular in 1972 when it reached number 42.
Nicole
Origin: GreekMeaning: Victorious and triumphantAlternative Spellings & Variations: Nichole, Nikole, Nicolle, Nicholle, Nicolette, Nicola, Colette, Nikki, Nickie, Nicky, Nicki, NikaFamous Namesakes: Actress Nicole Kidman, reality TV star Nicole RichiePeak Popularity: Nicole made the top 1,000 in 1942. By 1969 it was in the top 100 and by 1978 it hit the top 10. It reached its highest rank of 6 in 1982. It remains common and was number 266 in 2018.
Olympia
Origin: GreekMeaning: Heavenly or a goddess from Mount OlympusAlternative Spellings & Variations: Olympiah, Olimpia, OlympieFamous Namesakes: Actress Olympia Dukakis, actress Olympia ValancePeak Popularity: Olympia is unique. It was a top 1,000 name five times between 1913 and 1925 but is not very common today.
Ophelia
Origin: GreekMeaning: Helpful and wiseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ofelia, Ophela, Ophelya, Opheliah, OfeliahFamous Namesakes: Actress Ophelia Lovibond, writer Ophelia BensonPeak Popularity: Ophelia is an old name that is new again. It ranked 268 in 1900, and it was a top 1,000 name until 1959 when it disappeared. It popped back up in 2015 at 978 and jumped to a rank of 391 in 2018.
Penelope
Origin: GreekMeaning: A weaver of thread or a type a bird like a duckAlternative Spellings & Variations: Peneloppe, Pennelope, Penelopie, Penelopy, Penny, Penney, Pennie, PenniFamous Namesakes: Actress Penelope Cruz, actress Penelope Ann MillerPeak Popularity: Penelope is a very trendy name. It was a top 1,000 name from 1922 until 1975 when it dropped off the list. It made a comeback in 2001 and has seen a steady rise. It reached a rank of 25 in 2020.
Phoebe
Origin: GreekMeaning: One who shines bright and pure Alternative Spellings & Variations: Pheebe, Phoebee, Phoeby, Phoebie, Pheobe,Famous Namesakes: Actress Phoebe Cates, illustrator Phoebe WahlPeak Popularity: Phoebe is a long-established name for well over 100 years. It was a little less common from the 1960s through the 1980s, but in 2020 it was number 256.
Phoenix
Origin: GreekMeaning: Dark redAlternative Spellings & Variations: Phoenyx, Phenix, Pheenix, Phenyx, Pheenyx, Phoenicks, Feenix, FeenyxPeak Popularity: Phoenix is becoming a very popular name for girls. It hit the top 1,000 list of in 2003 and reached number 353 in 2020.
Rhea
Origin: GreekMeaning: A flowing stream of water or mother of gods and goddessesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Rhia, Ria, Rea, Riah, Rhya, Reeah, Rhiah, Rhiya, Rheia, Rhianna, Rheanna, RheanaFamous Namesakes: Actress Rhea Perlman, comedian Rhea ButcherPeak Popularity: Rhea is a vintage name. It was a top 1,000 name before 1900 and up through the 1960s. It became less common after 1968 but may be on its way back. It returned to the top 1,000 list in 2015 and was number 628 in 2020.
Selena
Origin: GreekMeaning: The moonAlternative Spellings & Variations: Selina, Salina, Selene, Salene, Celine, Celena, Celina, Saleen, Saleena, Sela, CeliaFamous Namesakes: Actress and singer Selena Gomez, singer Selena QuintanillaPeak Popularity: Selena has been a consistent top 1,000 name since 1958. It was most popular in 1995 when it reached number 91.
Sophia
Origin: Greek Meaning: Having great wisdom Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sofia, Sophie, Sofie, Sofea, Sofiya Famous Namesakes: Actress Sophia Loren, actress Sofia Vergara Peak Popularity: Sophia is classic and extremely popular. It is a top 10 name since 2006 and was the number 1 name for girls in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
Stephanie
Origin: GreekMeaning: Victorious, wearer of the crownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Stefanie, Stephany, Stefany, Steffanie, Stephenny, Stephannie, Stephani, Stefani, Stephania, Stefania, Steph, Steff, Stefi, Steffi, StephieFamous Namesakes: The Weather Channel meteorologist Stephanie Abrams, tennis player Steffi (Stefanie) GrafPeak Popularity: Stephanie is a traditional name. It has been a top 1,000 name for over a century. It was in the top 100 from 1960 until 2008. It held its highest rank of 6 for four years in the mid-1980s.
Thalia
Origin: GreekMeaning: Blooming and joyousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Thalya, Talia, Thalyia, ThaleiaFamous Namesakes: Singer and actress Thalia, journalist Thalia AssurasPeak Popularity: Thalia was a top 1,000 name in 1932, then not again until 1992. It held the rank of 803 in 2020.
Thelma
Origin: GreekMeaning: Ambitious and willfulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Telma, ThelmahFamous Namesakes: Singer Thelma Houston, actress Telma HopkinsPeak Popularity: Thelma is not as common today as it was in the past. It was a top 100 name in 1900 and remained there until 1940. After a steady decline in use, it dropped off the top 1,000 list in 1983.
Theodora
Origin: GreekMeaning: Gift from GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Theadora, Theodorah, Teadora, Teodora, Theo, Theora, Thea, Teddi, Teddie, Tia, DoraFamous Namesakes: Model Theodora Richards, writer Theodora GossPeak Popularity: Theodora is a unique, vintage name. It ranked 759 in 1900 and stayed on the top 1,000 list until 1955. It has remained uncommon since.
Theresa
Origin: GreekMeaning: Harvester and hunterAlternative Spellings & Variations: Teresa, Theresah, Therese, Theres, Thera, Tessa, Terri, Terry, TeriFamous Namesakes: Prime Minister Theresa May, Long Island Medium Theresa CaputoPeak Popularity: Theresa is a traditional name that has been popular for the last 100 years and more. It was a top 100 name for much of the last century reaching number 32 in 1956. It began to lose popularity in the 1990s and fell off the top 1,000 list in 2011.
Tiffany
Origin: GreekMeaning: Seeing God appearAlternative Spellings & Variations: Tiffani, Tifany, Tiphany, Tiffanie, Tiphanie, Tyffany, TyffanieFamous Namesakes: Singer Tiffany, actress Tiffani Amber TheissenPeak Popularity: Tiffany became a top 1,000 name in 1962. It was in the top 100 from 1970 until 2000. It is now falling in the ranks.
Ursula
Origin: GreekMeaning: Little bearAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ursulla, Ursela, Ursella, Ursilla, Urzula, Ursa, UrsiFamous Namesakes: Actress Ursula Andress, writer Ursula K. Le GuinPeak Popularity: Ursula was a top 1,000 name for most of the years between 1900 and 1983. In the last 120 years, it was most popular in 1901 with a rank of 447.
Xenia
Origin: GreekMeaning: Welcoming and hospitableAlternative Spellings & Variations: Xena, Xeniah, Xenya, Zenya, Zenia, Zena, Zenaida,Famous Namesakes: Actress Xenia Gratsos, actress Xenia GoodwinPeak Popularity: Xenia is a unique name that is not in the top 1,000.
Yolanda
Origin: GreekMeaning: Like the violet flower or modestAlternative Spellings & Variations: Yolandah, Yolana, Yolande, Yalanda, Yolannda, Yolonda, Yolada, Yolanta, Yolanthe, Ianthe, Iolanthe, Violet, Yolie, Yoli, YoleeFamous Namesakes: Professional basketball player Yolanda Griffith, singer Yolanda AdamsPeak Popularity: Yolanda is a traditional name that has been fairly common since 1905. Its most popular year was 1972 when it reached a rank of 89. It has declined in popularity over the last 20 years.
Zoe
Origin: GreekMeaning: LifeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Zoey, ZooeyFamous Namesakes: Actress Zoe Saldana, actress Zoe KravitzPeak Popularity: Zoe is very popular. It is a classic name but really began to boom in the 1990s. It has been in the top 100 since 2000 and reached number 30 in 2012.
Popular Greek Baby Names for Boys
Here are some popular and unique Greek baby names for boys along with their meanings, origins, and other interesting information.
Adonis
Origin: GreekMeaning: Handsome and LordAlternative Spellings & Variations: Adonnis, Adonys, Addonis, Adohnis, Donnie, DonFamous Namesakes: Football player Adonis Alexander, boxer Adonis StevensonPeak Popularity: Adonis popped up as a top 1,000 name in 1993 and has risen in the ranks ever since. It had a big jump in popularity in 2016 and reached number 222 in 2020.
Alexander
Origin: Greek Meaning: Defender and protector of humankind Alternative Spellings & Variations: Alexandros, Alisander, Alecsander, Aleksander, Alexzander, Alexandre, Alesander, Alexis, Alex, Alec Famous Namesakes: Inventor Alexander Graham Bell, U.S. founding father Alexander Hamilton Peak Popularity: Alexander is a traditionally popular and very common name. It is currently trendy and reached number 4 in 2009.
Andrew
Origin: GreekMeaning: Manly and braveAlternative Spellings & Variations: Andruw, Andru, Andrue, Andrews Andreas, Andre, Andros, Andy, Andie, DrewFamous Namesakes: U.S. Presidents Andrew Jackson and Andrew Johnson, artist Andy (Andrew) WarholPeak Popularity: Andrew is another classic boy name. It has been a top 100 name for well over a hundred years. Andrew was number 52 in 2020.
Apollo
Origin: GreekMeaning: Manly and handsome Alternative Spellings & Variations: Apolo, Appollo, Apolloh,Famous Namesakes: Magician Apollo Robbins, Olympic speed skater Apolo OhnoPeak Popularity: Apollo is an up and coming name. It made it into the top 1,000 names for boys in 2012 and was number 448 in 2020.
Arsenio
Origin: GreekMeaning: Strong and manlyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Arsenios, Arsenius, Arsenyo, Arsinio, Arseneo, Arsenie, SenioFamous Namesakes: Actor Arsenio Hall, Olympic swimmer Arsenio LopezPeak Popularity: Arsenio is not very common. It made a brief appearance as a top 1,000 name in 1988, 1989, and 1990 but has not been on the list since.
Atticus
Origin: GreekMeaning: From Attica, an area in Greece that includes AthensAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aticus, Addicus, Attikus, Attickus, AttiFamous Namesakes: Actor Atticus Shaffer, musician Atticus RossPeak Popularity: Atticus is gaining in popularity. It hit the top 1,000 list in 2004 and is rising in the ranks. It was number 300 in 2020.
Basil
Origin: GreekMeaning: Royal and brave like a kingAlternative Spellings & Variations: Basel, Basile, Bazil, Bacil, BasiloFamous Namesakes: Emperors Basil I and Basil II, illustrator Basil WolvertonPeak Popularity: Basil was a top 1,000 name before the 1970s. It was number 328 ion 1904. However, it much less common today and has not been a top 1,000 name since 1971.
Christopher
Origin: GreekMeaning: One who carries Christ in his heart, a follower of ChristAlternative Spellings & Variations: Christofer, Christoffer, Cristopher, Christian, Christoph, Christophe, Christos, Christoff, Kristopher, Kristofer, Kristian, Chris, Kris, TopherFamous Namesakes: Actor Christopher Walken, actor Christopher LloydPeak Popularity: Christopher is a traditional name that has been popular for ages. It was a top 10 boy name from 1967 to 2009 and spent many years at number 2. In 2018, it was number 47.
Cletus
Origin: GreekMeaning: Called forth or summonedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cleatus, Cleitus, Cletis, Cleetus, Cledus, Clete, CletFamous Namesakes: Pope Cletus (Anacletus), professional baseball player Cletis (Clete) BoyerPeak Popularity: Cletus was most popular in 1922 and was a top 1,000 name until 1966.
Cole
Origin: GreekMeaning: Victory of the peopleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Kole, Coal, Cohl, Kohl, Coll, KollFamous Namesakes: Singer Cole Swindell, songwriter Cole PorterPeak Popularity: Cole is a trendy name for boys. It was in the top 100 from 1997 through 2011. It reached number 69 in 2002 and 2003.
Constantine
Origin: GreekMeaning: Steady and consistentAlternative Spellings & Variations: Konstantine, Constantin, Konstantinos, Kostis, KostasFamous Namesakes: Singer Constantine Maroulis, Greek scholar Constantine LascarisPeak Popularity: Constantine enjoyed a period of popularity as a top 1,000 name between 1910 and 1935. Then, it briefly popped up again in the late 1960s.
Cyril
Origin: GreekMeaning: Masterful and from the LordAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cyryl, Cyrill, Ciril, Cyral, Cyrell, Kyril, Kyrill, Kyrillos, Cyrillus, Cirillo, CyFamous Namesakes: Magician Cyril Takayama, professional skateboarder Cyril JacksonPeak Popularity: Cyril is an old name. It was number 263 in 1902. It hung on as a top 1,000 name until 1967 when it dropped off the list.
Damian
Origin: GreekMeaning: One who tames and conquers Alternative Spellings & Variations: Damien, Damion Daymon, Daymion, Daymian, Damianos, DamianoFamous Namesakes: Actor Damian Lewis, singer Damian MarleyPeak Popularity: Damian showed up as a top 1,000 boy name in 1952. It had its best year in 2013 when it was number 98.
Darius
Origin: GreekMeaning: Wealthy, affluent, richAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dario, Darion, Darien, Darian, Darrin, Darren, DareiosFamous Namesakes: Singer Darius Rucker, professional basketball player Darius MilesPeak Popularity: Darius began gaining popularity in the 1950s. It rose through the ranks quickly to make it to 152 in 1990 and 1991. It is still a top 1,000 name, although it’s losing a little ground.
Deacon
Origin: GreekMeaning: Servant and helperAlternative Spellings & Variations: Deakon, Deecon, Deakin, Diakonos, Deacan, Deakun, Deaken, Deak, DeekFamous Namesakes: Musician Deacon John Moore, baseball player Deacon WhitePeak Popularity: Deacon hit the top 1,000 list for boys in 2004 and was number 420 in 2014.
Demetrius
Origin: GreekMeaning: Loves the earth, follower of the goddess DemeterAlternative Spellings & Variations: Demetrio, Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitri, Demetri, Demeter, Dmitri, Dmitry, DemmyFamous Namesakes: Actor Demetrius Shipp Jr., professional basketball player Demetrius JacksonPeak Popularity: Demetrius has been a top 1,000 name since 1954. Its most popular year was 1991 when it reached number 259.
Dennis
Origin: GreekMeaning: Festive, fun, and merrymakerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Denis, Dennes, Denes, Denny, Dennie, Denzel, Dennison, Denys, DenFamous Namesakes: Comedian Dennis Miller, actor Dennis QuaidPeak Popularity: Dennis is an established name with lasting popularity for well over 100 years. It was most popular in 1949 when it reached number 16. It has seen a slight decline in the last 20 years.
Dion
Origin: GreekMeaning: Joyful follower of Dionysus and ZeusAlternative Spellings & Variations: Deion, Deon, Deone, Dionne, Dieone, Dio, DeoFamous Namesakes: Singer Dion DiMucci, professional athlete Deion SandersPeak Popularity: Dion was most popular in 1969 when it reached a rank of 338. It has seen a decline in use and has not been a top 1,000 name since 2006.
Eros
Origin: GreekMeaning: Love and affectionAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ero, Erose, Eroce, Earos, Arros, Airos, Airose, Aeros, Aerose, Arose, EurusFamous Namesakes: Musician Eros Ramazzotti, actor Eros VlahosPeak Popularity: Eros is uncommon and not a top 1,000 name.
Esteban
Origin: GreekMeaning: Wearing a victory crownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Estevan, Esteban, Estabon, Estebon, Estebann, Estebahn, Esteven, Estephan, Estephen, Estefan, EstafenFamous Namesakes: Professional baseball player Esteban Loaiza, soccer player Esteban CambiassoPeak Popularity: Esteban has seen consistent popularity since the 1960s. It was most popular in 2005 when it reached number 320.
Eugene
Origin: GreekMeaning: Born well into nobility or high societyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eugenios, Eugenio, Eugenes, Eugenie, Eugenius, Ugene, Genio, GeneFamous Namesakes: Actor Eugene Levy, astronaut Eugene CernanPeak Popularity: Eugene is a time-honored boy name. In 1900, it ranked at number 45. It was a top 100 name until 1958. It is still on the top 1,000 list but has decreased in popularity over the past 50 years.
Eustace
Origin: GreekMeaning: Fruitful and stableAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eustis, Eustiss, Eustyss, Eustacius, Eustachius, Eustathius, Ustace, UstyssFamous Namesakes: Christian Saint Eustace, naturalist Eustace ConwayPeak Popularity: Eustace is a unique name that is not listed in the top 1,000 names for boys.
Evander
Origin: GreekMeaning: Good and benevolent manAlternative Spellings & Variations: Evandir, Evandur, Evandar, Evandor, Evandyr, Ivander, Eveander, EvannderFamous Namesakes: Boxer Evander Holyfield, hockey player Evander KanePeak Popularity: Evander is less common, and it is not a top 1,000 boy name.
George
Origin: GreekMeaning: A farmer one or someone who loves and works with the landAlternative Spellings & Variations: Georg, Jorge, Georges, Georgios, Georgio, Giorgio, Gheorge, Georghe, Giorge, Georgy, Georgie,Famous Namesakes: Actor George Clooney, U.S. Presidents George Washington, George H.W., and George W. BushPeak Popularity: George is a traditionally popular name for boys. It was number 4 in 1900 and a top 10 boy name through 1937. It stayed in the top 100 until 1983 and was number 133 in 2020.
Gregory
Origin: GreekMeaning: Vigilant and watchfulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Greggory, Gregorey, Gregorie, Gregorio, Gregorios, Gregorius, Gregor, Greger, Greg, GraigFamous Namesakes: Entertainer Gregory Hines, actor Gregory PeckPeak Popularity: Gregory is another traditionally popular name for boys. It was in the top 100 from 1945 to 1997 and reached number 21 in 1962 and 1963.
Hector
Origin: GreekMeaning: To hold onto and restrainAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hectar, Hecter, Hectyr, Heckter, Hecktor, Hectur, HectirFamous Namesakes: Actor Hector Elizondo, writer Hector Munro (Saki)Peak Popularity: Hector is fairly popular. It reached its highest rank in 1992 at 156.
Hermes
Origin: GreekMeaning: A pile of stones or a marker to show the border of the land Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hermies, Hermez, Hermeze, Hermese, HermeesFamous Namesakes: MMA fighter Hermes Franca, dancer Hermes PanPeak Popularity: Hermes is not currently a common or top 1,000 name.
Homer
Origin: GreekMeaning: A security or solemn promise, a pledge Alternative Spellings & Variations: Homher, Homar, HomharFamous Namesakes: Author Homer Hickman, baseball player Homer BaileyPeak Popularity: Homer was very common in the early part of the 20th century. In 1901, it was number 74. Over the last 100 years, it has slowly fallen out of favor. It was number 949 in 1983 and has not ranked on the top 1,000 list since.
Ion
Origin: GreekMeaning: Going or from the group of Ionians in Ancient GreeceAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ionn, Ionne, Ionnes, Ione, IonasFamous Namesakes: Greek writer and philosopher Ion of Chios, former Romanian President Ion IliescuPeak Popularity: Ion is a bit unique. It does not appear as a top 1,000 name for boys.
Jason
Origin: Greek Meaning: Healer Alternative Spellings & Variations: Jayson, Jaison, Jaceson, Jaysen, Jaisen, Jasson, Jayceson, Jace, Jayce, Jasyn Famous Namesakes: Actor Jason Momoa, singer Jason Aldean Peak Popularity: Jason has been and continues to be a very popular name. It was the number 2 name for 5 years in a row from 1974 to 1978. It was number 119 in 2020.
Jerome
Origin: GreekMeaning: Holy and sacred nameAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jarome, Jerrome, Jerohm, Jerohme, Jeromy, Jairome, JerryFamous Namesakes: Professional football player Jerome Bettis, comedian Jerome (Jerry) SeinfeldPeak Popularity: Jerome was a top 200 name from 1903 to 1985 and reached number 93 in 1939. Since 1985 it has become less popular. Jerome was number 870 in 2017.
Leander
Origin: GreekMeaning: Like a lionAlternative Spellings & Variations: Leannder, Liander, Lionder, Leandre, Leand, Leande, Leandro, Leandros, LeeFamous Namesakes: Saint Leander of Seville, tennis player Leander Paes,Peak Popularity: Leander was a top 1,000 name for boys in the early and mid-1900s. It is now a much less common name.
Luke
Origin: Greek Meaning: Light and bright or from the ancient area of Lucania which is now part of Southern Italy Alternative Spellings & Variations: Luc, Luk, Lukas, Lucas, Lucus, Loukas, Loucas, Luca, Luka, Lukah, Famous Namesakes: Singer Luke Bryan, actor Luke Perry Peak Popularity: Luke is an incredibly common name for boys. It is a top 100 name since 1992 and reached number 28 in 2014.
Myron
Origin: GreekMeaning: Like Myrrh and the aroma of a fragrant oil or spiceAlternative Spellings & Variations: Miron, Myren, Miren, Myreon,Famous Namesakes: Chef Myron Mixon, animator Myron WaldmanPeak Popularity: Myron had its most popular year in 1931 when it reached 192. It has slowly gone out of fashion and fell off the top 1,000 list in 2000.
Nicholas
Origin: GreekMeaning: Winner and a victory for the peopleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Nicolas, Nicholaus, Nichols, Nicholus, Nickolas, Nikolas, Nicholai, Nico, Niko, Nick, NickyFamous Namesakes: Entertainer Nicholas (Nick) Cannon, actor Nicolas CagePeak Popularity: Nicholas is tremendously popular and has been for quite some time. It was a top 10 boy name from 1993 until 2003. In 2020, it was number 87.
Orion
Origin: GreekMeaning: Great hunter Alternative Spellings & Variations: Oryan, Orian, Oryon, Orien, Oryen,Famous Namesakes: Professional football player Orion Martin, musician Orion WeissPeak Popularity: Orion teetered on the edge of becoming a top 1,000 name in the 1970s and 80s. By 1994 it made it on the list to stay and has been increasing in popularity since. It reached number 300 in 2018.
Peter
Origin: GreekMeaning: Solid and strong as a rockAlternative Spellings & Variations: Pieter, Peater, Petyr, Petey, PeteFamous Namesakes: Actor Peter Boyle, singer Peter GabrielPeak Popularity: Peter has been a top 100 boy name for more than 100 years. It dropped to a top 200 name in 1997, and a top 300 name in 2012. In 2018 it was number 211.
Phillip
Origin: GreekMeaning: One who loves horsesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Philip, Philippe, Philo, Phyllip, PhilFamous Namesakes: Singer Phillip Phillips, psychologist Phillip (Dr. Phil) McGrawPeak Popularity: Phillip was a top 100 name from 1937 to 1991. Its popularity is decreasing slightly, and in 2018 it was number 439.
Pierce
Origin: GreekMeaning: Stone or rockAlternative Spellings & Variations: Pearce, Peerce, Piers, Peers, Pyrse, Pyrce, PiersonFamous Namesakes: Actor Pierce Brosnan, writer Pierce BrownPeak Popularity: Pierce is a well-known boys name. It was a top 1,000 name until 1939 when it dropped off the list only to reappear again in 1984. Pierce was number 522 in 2017.
Phoenix
Origin: GreekMeaning: Dark redAlternative Spellings & Variations: Phoenyx, Phenix, Pheenix, Phenyx, Pheenyx, Phoenicks, Feenix, FeenyxPeak Popularity: Phoenix made the top 1,000 list for boys in 1995 and reached number 252 in 2019.
Sebastian
Origin: Greek Meaning: Revered, respected, and adored Alternative Spellings & Variations: Sabastian, Sebastien, Sebastion, Sebastyn, Sebastyen, Seb, Bashtian, Bashie Famous Namesakes: Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco, actor Sebastian Stan Peak Popularity: Sebastian has been a top 1,000 name for a very long time. Its popularity has been growing since the 1960s and it became a top 100 name in 2000. It reached number 18 in 2018.
Socrates
Origin: GreekMeaning: Full and complete powerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Sokrates, Sokratis, Socratees, Sokratees, Sakrates, SacratesFamous Namesakes: Professional baseball player Socrates Brito, professional soccer player Sokratis PapastathopoulosPeak Popularity: Socrates is a unique boy name and not on the top 1,000 list.
Stavros
Origin: GreekMeaning: The cross of the Christian crucifixionAlternative Spellings & Variations: Stavrus, Stavrohs, Stavrose, StavrowsFamous Namesakes: Olympic athlete Stavros Michaelides, composer Stavros KouyioumtzisPeak Popularity: Stavros is not a common name in the United States and does not rank in the top 1,000 names.
Stephen
Origin: GreekMeaning: Victorious, wearer of the crownAlternative Spellings & Variations: Steven, Stephan, Stephanos, Stevyn, Stefan, Stefano, Steph, SteveFamous Namesakes: Physicist Stephen Hawking, writer Stephen King, athlete Stephen CurryPeak Popularity: Stephen has been a top 100 name for most of the last century. It has seen a slight decline since 2000 and ranked 284 in 2018.
Thanos
Origin: GreekMeaning: Noble and immortalAlternative Spellings & Variations: Thanas, Thanus, Thanasis, AthanasiosFamous Namesakes: Soccer player Thanos Petsos, Greek Singer Thanos KallirisPeak Popularity: Thanos is a unique name for boys and does not rank on the top 1,000 list.
Theodore
Origin: GreekMeaning: Gift and blessing from GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Theodor, Theodore, Teodore, Theodoor, Theodoros, Theo, Ted, TeddyFamous Namesakes: U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt, Pope Theodore I and IIPeak Popularity: Theodore is an extremely popular boy name. It has been in the top 300 names for more than 100 years. It ranked at number 62 in 2017.
Timothy
Origin: GreekMeaning: Honors GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Timmothy, Timothey, Timothee, Timathy, Timotheos, Timmy, TimFamous Namesakes: Actor Timothy (Tim) Allen, Athlete Timothy (Tim) TebowPeak Popularity: Timothy is a very common name for boys and has been for well over a century. It was a top 100 name from 1943 through 2007 reaching number 11 in 1960, 1966, and 1967. It remains popular to this day.
Ulysses
Origin: GreekMeaning: AngryAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ulesses, Ulisses, Ulissus, UlysesFamous Namesakes: General and President Ulysses S. Grant, musician Ulysses OwensPeak Popularity: Ulysses has been a top 1,000 name for over 100 years. It was most popular in 1907 when it hit number 365. It has had a slow but steady decline and fell off the top 1,000 list in 2006.
Xander
Origin: GreekMeaning: Defender and protector of humankindAlternative Spellings & Variations: Xandar, Xandor, Xandur, Zander, Zandar, Zandor, ZandurFamous Namesakes: Professional baseball player Xander Bogaerts, actor Xander BerkeleyPeak Popularity: Xander is increasing in popularity. It reached the top 1,000 list for boys in 1999 and rose quickly reaching number 163 in 2017.
Zeus
Origin: GreekMeaning: God, shining in the sky and heavens Alternative Spellings & Variations: Zuese, Zoos, Zues, Soos, Seus, ZeuceFamous Namesakes: Music producer Zeus B. Held, musician ZeussPeak Popularity: Zeus is not a top 1,000 name for boys. It is still unique.
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