Greek baby names
Names from Greece & Cyprus — 133 names with meanings.
Male Greek names (68)
Greek names — FAQs
What are the most popular Greek baby names?
The most popular Greek names include Kyriakos, Pantelis, Ioanna, Hector, Giorgos, Alekos, Manolis, Evangelos. There are 133 Greek names in total, with 68 boy names and 65 girl names.
What are popular Greek boy names?
Popular Greek boy names include Kyriakos ("of the Lord"), Pantelis ("all-perfect"), Ioanna ("God is gracious"), Hector ("holding fast"), Alekos ("defender of men"), Manolis ("God is with us"). These names are traditionally used in Greece & Cyprus.
What are popular Greek girl names?
Popular Greek girl names include Giorgos ("farmer"), Demetrios ("follower of Demeter"), Xanthos ("golden-haired"), Ioannis ("God is gracious"), Alexandros ("defender of men"), Takis ("all holy").
Where do Greek names come from?
Greek names originate from Greece & Cyprus. Greek names often carry meanings tied to mythology, virtues, or nature. Many became widespread via early Christianity.
What do Greek names typically mean?
Greek names often carry meanings related to: of the Lord, all-perfect, God is gracious, holding fast, farmer. Each name's specific meaning is listed on its detail page.
Are Greek names popular in other countries?
Greek names spread through early Christianity and remain popular across Europe, North America and Australia.
What are unique and rare Greek names?
For rare Greek names that stand out, consider: Agnieszka, Alexander, Alexei, Andrew, Andriy, Angela, Catherine, Chloe. Less common Greek names often carry the same deep cultural meaning while being more distinctive.
How do you pronounce Greek names?
Greek names can have pronunciation patterns unfamiliar to English speakers. Examples: Katerina (kat-eh-REE-nah); Sophia (soh-FEE-ah); Sofia (soh-FEE-ah); Penelope (peh-NEL-oh-pee); Chloe (KLOH-ee). Each name's pronunciation guide is shown on its individual page.