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Greek Boy Names with Meanings and History

Greek boy names sit at the foundation of Western naming tradition. Alexander, Theodore, Nicholas and Leo have been used for millennia. This guide collects the most loved Greek boy names with meanings and the stories behind them.

Greek boys' names cluster around three sources: the philosophical and classical (Alexander, Theodore, Nicholas), the mythological (Atlas, Apollo, Orion), and the Orthodox saintly tradition (George, Dimitri, Stefanos).

Mythological Greek boy names

Atlas, Orion, Apollo and Hector have all risen over the past decade. They carry the weight of the Greek myths without feeling costume-y.

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