Origins

Greek names

The 90 most-given names of Greek origin in the US today.

  1. Theodoreboy · From Greek 'Theodoros' meaning 'gift of God' (theos = God, doron = gift)#6 · 13,355
  2. Sophiagirl · From Greek 'sophia', meaning 'wisdom'#1 · 12,561
  3. Lucasboy · Latin form of Greek Loukas, probably meaning 'man from Lucania' (a region of southern Italy) but possibly derived from Latin Lucius ('light')#11 · 10,219
  4. Eliasboy · Greek form of Elijah, from Hebrew 'Eliyahu' meaning 'my God is Yahweh' or 'the Lord is my God'#17 · 8,837
  5. Lucaboy · Italian form of Luke#5 · 8,759
  6. Sebastianboy · From Latin Sebastianus meaning 'from Sebaste,' a city in Asia Minor whose Greek name sebastos meant 'venerable'#19 · 8,605
  7. Sofiagirl · From Greek 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'#1 · 8,252
  8. Johnboy · God is gracious #26 · 8,027
  9. Alexanderboy · Defender of men #32 · 7,230
  10. Lukeboy · From English Luke, Latin Lucas, Greek Loukas, probably meaning 'from Lucania' in southern Italy#38 · 6,948
  11. Penelopegirl · From Greek, possibly 'thread' + 'face'#35 · 6,225
  12. Chloegirl · From Greek Khloe meaning 'blooming' or 'young green shoot'#21 · 6,203
  13. Elliegirl · Diminutive of Eleanor, Ellen, or Elizabeth#33 · 6,176
  14. Zoegirl · From Greek 'zoe', meaning 'life'#12 · 5,646
  15. Angelunisex · From Latin 'angelus', from Greek 'angelos', meaning 'messenger'#528 · 5,308
  16. Elenagirl · Variant of Helen#55 · 4,836
  17. Christopherboy · Bearer of Christ #71 · 4,748
  18. Andrewboy · Manly#84 · 4,497
  19. Atlasboy · From Greek mythology#86 · 4,413
  20. Sophiegirl · French form of Sophia, from Greek 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom'#70 · 3,984
  21. Theoboy · Short form of Theodore or Theodoros, from Greek meaning 'gift of God'#90 · 3,945
  22. Lukaboy · Slavic form of Lucas/Luke, from Latin 'Lucas' or Greek 'Loukas', associated with 'lux' (light) or Lucania region#5 · 3,873
  23. Irisgirl · From Greek Iris, the goddess of the rainbow#80 · 3,729
  24. Mayagirl · From Sanskrit meaning 'illusion' or 'magic'#61 · 3,712
  25. Christianboy · Follower of Christ #75 · 3,641
  26. Genesisgirl · From Greek 'genesis' meaning 'origin' or 'beginning'#85 · 3,527
  27. Zoeygirl · Variant of Zoe#12 · 3,427
  28. Damianboy · From Greek 'Damianos', possibly from 'damazein' meaning 'to tame'#89 · 3,213
  29. Nicholasboy · Victory of the people #59 · 3,115
  30. Melodygirl · From Greek 'melodia' meaning 'song' or 'music' (melos + aeidein = to sing)#97 · 3,095
  31. Jaceboy · Modern short form of Jason (Greek, 'healer') or phonetic variant of Jayce#64 · 3,083
  32. Georgeboy · From Greek 'Georgios', derived from 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'#135 · 2,848
  33. Lydiagirl · From Greek 'Lydia', denoting a woman from the ancient kingdom of Lydia in Asia Minor, known for its wealth and culture#115 · 2,692
  34. Georgiagirl · Feminine form of George, from Greek Georgios meaning 'farmer, earthworker'#120 · 2,619
  35. Leonboy · From Greek 'leon' and Latin 'leo' meaning 'lion'#154 · 2,583
  36. Margotgirl · French diminutive of Marguerite, from Latin and Greek Margarita meaning 'pearl'#103 · 2,575
  37. Athenagirl · Name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts#133 · 2,477
  38. Catalinagirl · Spanish form of Katherine, from Greek 'aikaterine'#98 · 2,456
  39. Margaretgirl · From Greek 'margarites', meaning 'pearl'#131 · 2,436
  40. Coragirl · Maiden#100 · 2,428
  41. Jasonboy · From Greek Iason, meaning 'healer'#149 · 2,224
  42. Arianagirl · From Persian/Greek 'Ariane', meaning 'very holy' or 'most holy'#75 · 2,219
  43. Melaniegirl · From Greek 'melaina', meaning 'black' or 'dark'#105 · 2,074
  44. Nicoboy · Short form of Nicholas or Nicolo, from Greek Nikolaos meaning 'victory of the people'#120 · 2,066
  45. Nicolasboy · French/Spanish variant of Nicholas, from Greek 'Nikolaos' meaning 'victory of the people'#59 · 2,053
  46. Evangelinegirl · From Greek 'euangelion', meaning 'good news' or 'gospel'#176 · 1,998
  47. Peterboy · Rock or stone#201 · 1,954
  48. Phoebegirl · Bright, shining#191 · 1,885
  49. Alejandroboy · Spanish form of Alexander#216 · 1,842
  50. Anastasiagirl · From Greek 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection'#185 · 1,832
  51. Calliegirl · Short form of Calliope or Callista#161 · 1,754
  52. Andresboy · Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek 'Andreas' meaning 'manly' or 'brave'#230 · 1,744
  53. Daphnegirl · From Greek 'daphne' meaning laurel tree#177 · 1,740
  54. Timothyboy · From Greek Timotheos meaning 'honoring God', from time (honor) + theos (God)#226 · 1,734
  55. Katherinegirl · From Greek Aikaterine, possibly linked to katharos meaning 'pure'#104 · 1,670
  56. Kaiagirl · Scandinavian short form of Katarina (Greek: pure)#138 · 1,618
  57. Phoenixunisex · From Greek 'phoinix' meaning 'dark red' or 'crimson'#487 · 1,594
  58. Liagirl · Italian/Spanish short form of Leah (Hebrew: 'weary') and Rosalia#40 · 1,526
  59. Alexboy · Short form of Alexander/Alexandra#251 · 1,515
  60. Steviegirl · Diminutive of Stephen or Stephanie, from Greek 'stephanos' meaning 'crown, wreath'#237 · 1,496
  61. Adonisboy · From Greek, ultimately derived from Phoenician 'adon' meaning 'lord'#259 · 1,462
  62. Kyrieboy · Invented modern name based on the Greek liturgical phrase 'Kyrie eleison' meaning 'Lord, have mercy', popularized as a masculine name by basketball player Kyrie Irving#208 · 1,416
  63. Xanderboy · Defender of the people#277 · 1,335
  64. Maisiegirl · Scottish diminutive of Margaret, from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'#171 · 1,328
  65. Ariannagirl · Italian elaboration of Ariadne, from Greek 'Ariadne', possibly meaning 'most holy' or 'utterly pure'#75 · 1,323
  66. Andreagirl · Womanly or brave#266 · 1,317
  67. Alexandragirl · Feminine form of Alexander#174 · 1,314
  68. Ariunisex · Hebrew short form meaning 'lion'#593 · 1,284
  69. Cyrusboy · Latinized form of Greek Kyros, from Old Persian Kurush#271 · 1,284
  70. Stevenboy · English form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'#187 · 1,261
  71. Atticusboy · From Greek 'Attikos' meaning 'of Attica' (Athens region)#294 · 1,208
  72. Tobiasboy · Greek form of Hebrew 'Tobiyah', meaning 'God is good' or 'Yahweh is my good'#296 · 1,201
  73. Opheliagirl · From Greek 'ophelia' meaning 'help' or 'benefit'#271 · 1,183
  74. Elainagirl · Variant of Elena/Eleanor, from Greek 'helene' meaning 'torch' or 'light'#260 · 1,176
  75. Selenagirl · Derived from Greek Selene, goddess of the moon#208 · 1,170
  76. Lukasboy · Variant of Luke/Lucas, from Greek 'Loukas', meaning 'from Lucania' or associated with Latin 'lux' (light)#11 · 1,161
  77. Aresboy · Greek god of war#302 · 1,157
  78. Khloegirl · Variant spelling of Chloe#21 · 1,149
  79. Alexisunisex · Defender, helper #522 · 1,131
  80. Angeloboy · Italian form of Angelus, from Greek 'angelos' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel'#313 · 1,124
  81. Harmonygirl · From Greek 'harmonia' meaning 'concord, unity'#230 · 1,123
  82. Azaleagirl · From the flowering plant#283 · 1,109
  83. Lenagirl · Short form of Helena or Magdalena#246 · 1,106
  84. Jorgeboy · Spanish and Portuguese form of George, from Greek 'georgios' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth worker'#328 · 1,069
  85. Nikoboy · Short form of Nikolaos#120 · 1,046
  86. Maggiegirl · Diminutive of Margaret, from Greek Margarites meaning 'pearl'#317 · 1,041
  87. Onyxunisex · From Greek 'onyx' meaning fingernail or claw#1,153 · 1,036
  88. Orionboy · From Greek mythology#337 · 1,012
  89. Elainegirl · Old French form of Helen, from Greek 'Helene' meaning 'torch' or 'shining light'#325 · 1,007
  90. Joannagirl · Feminine Latinized form of John#306 · 997

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