Greek Boy Names That Mean God
Greek boy names that mean God cluster around a handful of powerful roots — from theos itself to Hebrew names that entered the New Testament in Greek form.
Names294
OriginGreek
MeaningGod
GenderBoy
Greek gave the world theos, the root word for 'God,' and it shows up literally in Theodore and its short form Theo, both meaning 'gift of God.' Other names on this list reach the same meaning by a different road, arriving in Greek translation from Hebrew scripture rather than being built from theos itself.
Elias means 'my God is Yahweh,' Emmanuel means 'God is with us,' and Matthias means 'gift of God' — each a distinct biblical sentence folded into a single name. Timothy and Zachary take a slightly different angle, honoring God or recalling that God has remembered, rather than naming him outright.
Why Greek boy names that mean God take so many forms
Ancient Greek naming custom often built a name directly from a god's name or title — a group known as theophoric names. Mathias and Matthias show how one apostolic name split into a sleeker continental spelling and a more classical one, while Tobias carries its 'God is good' meaning through a stately, literary form behind the nickname Toby.
Beyond theos: divine and celestial names in this collection
Not every name here spells out 'God' in translation. Ares is the actual name of the Greek god of war, borrowed whole rather than built from a word meaning God. Angelo means 'angel,' keeping the celestial connection one step removed, and Ari, meaning 'lion' in Hebrew, is often chosen alongside these for its short, strong sound rather than its meaning.
Names List
Theodore#4 in the U.S.Gift of God; divine giftPronounced THEE-uh-dor▶Elias#13 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; the Greek/Latin form of ElijahPronounced ih-LY-us▶Theo#82 in the U.S.Gift of God; short form of Theodore or Theophilus from Greek theos (God) + doron (gift)Pronounced THEE-oh▶Emmanuel#179 in the U.S.God is with us — from Hebrew Immanu El (God is with us), the name given by the prophet Isaiah as a sign tPronounced ih-MAN-yoo-ul▶Timothy#203 in the U.S.Honoring God; from Greek Timotheos: time (honor) + theos (God)Pronounced TIM-uh-thee▶Zachary#216 in the U.S.God has remembered — English form of Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered)Pronounced ZAK-uh-ree▶Adonis#241 in the U.S.Lord, master — from Phoenician/Semitic adon (lord, master), the name of the beautiful youth of Greek mythPronounced uh-DON-is▶Kyrie#244 in the U.S.Lord; from Greek Kyrios (Lord); as in the liturgical Kyrie eleison ('Lord, have mercy')Pronounced KEER-ee-ay▶Tobias#283 in the U.S.God is good; Yahweh is goodPronounced toh-BY-us▶Ares#290 in the U.S.Bane, ruin; the Greek god of warPronounced AIR-eez▶Angelo#304 in the U.S.Angel; messenger of GodPronounced AN-juh-loh▶Mathias#312 in the U.S.Derived from the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' or 'gift of God', transmitted through Greek Pronounced mah-TEE-us▶Matthias#372 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Mattityahu, meaning 'gift of Yahweh' (gift of God), transmitted through Greek as MatthiasPronounced mah-THY-us▶Ari#393 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ari meaning lion; also a short form of Ariel (lion of God) or Aristotle; in Old Norse it meanPronounced AH-ree▶Apollo#445 in the U.S.Name of the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy; exact meaning uncertain, possibly related Pronounced uh-POL-oh▶Jonas#599 in the U.S.Greek form of the Hebrew name Jonah (Yonah), meaning 'dove'; also used in some traditions as a form of JoPronounced JOH-nas▶Kyro#611 in the U.S.Variant of Cyrus, from Greek Kyros which may derive from Persian Kūruš meaning 'sun' or 'like the sun,' oPronounced KY-roh▶Dennis#707 in the U.S.From the Medieval Latin Dionysius, derived from the Greek Dionysios, meaning 'follower of Dionysus' or 'dPronounced DEN-is▶Jase#717 in the U.S.Short form or alternate spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason (Ἰάσων) meaning 'healer,' from iasthai (tPronounced JAYSS▶Ocean#720 in the U.S.From the Latin oceanus, from Greek okeanos (Ὠκεανός), the name of the Titan god who personified the greatPronounced OH-shun▶Ambrose#735 in the U.S.From the Latin Ambrosius, from the Greek Ambrosios (Ἀμβρόσιος), meaning 'immortal' or 'divine,' from ambrPronounced AM-brohz▶Kyree#782 in the U.S.Lord or master; a phonetic spelling variant of Kyrie, from the Greek kyrios meaning lord, as in the liturPronounced ky-REE▶Teo#794 in the U.S.God's gift or divine; a short form of Teodoro (Theodore) or Mateo, from the Greek Theodoros meaning gift Pronounced TAY-oh▶Thaddeus#798 in the U.S.Courageous heart or gift of God; from the Aramaic Thaddai, possibly meaning heart or courageous, or relatPronounced THAD-ee-us▶Teddy#823 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodore (Greek, 'gift of God') or Edward (Old English, 'wealthy guardian'), used since the 1Pronounced TED-ee▶Jerry#907 in the U.S.Short form of Jeremy (Hebrew Yirmeyahu: God will raise up; God will exalt) or Jerome (Greek Hieronymos: hPronounced JAIR-ee▶Halo#931 in the U.S.Ring of light; from Greek halos (disk of the sun or moon, circular threshing floor), used in Christian arPronounced HAY-loh▶Osiris#976 in the U.S.Powerful; possibly 'place of the eye' or 'throne-eye'; from Egyptian Wsir (Osiris), the god of the afterlPronounced oh-SY-ris▶Dimitri#993 in the U.S.Devoted to Demeter; from Greek Demetrios (of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and grain)Pronounced dih-MEE-tree▶Titan#1016 in the U.S.Great one; powerful ruler; from Greek Titan, the elder generation of gods in Greek mythology who precededPronounced TY-tun▶Demetrius#1038 in the U.S.Devoted to Demeter; from Greek Demetrios (of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and grain)Pronounced duh-MEE-tree-us▶Zeus#1073 in the U.S.Sky; shine; from Proto-Indo-European *dyeu- (to shine, the sky), giving Greek Zeus (king of the gods, godPronounced ZOOS▶Dion#1116 in the U.S.Divine; of Zeus; short form of Dionysios (of Dionysos, the Greek god of wine and ecstasy)Pronounced dee-ON▶Zephyr#1133 in the U.S.West wind; from Greek Zephyros (the west wind, personified as the gentlest of the wind gods)Pronounced ZEF-er▶Deon#1309 in the U.S.Divine, belonging to Zeus/DionysusPronounced DEE-on▶Jerome#1335 in the U.S.Sacred name; holy namePronounced jeh-ROHM▶Lazarus#1336 in the U.S.God has helped, God is my helpPronounced LAZ-ah-rus▶Giannis#1482 in the U.S.The modern Greek form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'God is gracious'.Pronounced YAH-nis▶Eros#1487 in the U.S.From Greek 'eros' meaning 'love, desire'; Eros was the Greek god of love.Pronounced EE-ros▶Deion#1614 in the U.S.a modern American variant of Dion/Deon, ultimately from the Greek Dionysios, related to the god Dionysus Pronounced DEE-on▶Artemis#1638 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of the hunt and moon; etymology uncertain, sometimes connected to Greek 'artemePronounced AR-tuh-mis▶Khyree#1665 in the U.S.a modern American respelling related to Kyrie, from the Greek 'kyrie' ('Lord'), as in the liturgical 'KyrPronounced ky-REE▶Khyrie#2176 in the U.S.Lord; respelling of Kyrie, from Greek kyrios (lord), as in Kyrie eleison.Pronounced KHIHR-ee▶Ilias#2190 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Pronounced ee-LEE-as▶Theophilus#2225 in the U.S.lover of GodPronounced thee-OFF-ih-lus▶Jaysen#2285 in the U.S.healer, God is salvationPronounced JAY-sun▶Cy#2339 in the U.S.Lordly; sun; a short form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) or Cyril (from Greek KyrilloPronounced SY▶Demian#2340 in the U.S.To tame; subdue; from Greek Damianos (from damao: to tame, to subdue), or a variant of Damian; also evokiPronounced deh-mee-AN▶Teodoro#2411 in the U.S.Gift of God; Italian and Spanish form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros (theos: God + doron: gift)Pronounced tay-oh-DOR-oh▶Zeno#2413 in the U.S.Gift of Zeus; of Zeus; from Greek Zenon (of Zeus — the sky god, from *dyeus: shining sky)Pronounced ZEE-noh▶Yanis#2433 in the U.S.God is gracious; Greek form of John (Ioannis/Yannis), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)Pronounced YAH-nis▶Demetri#2561 in the U.S.devoted to Demeter; of the earth-goddessPronounced dehm-EHT-ree▶Cyril#2997 in the U.S.Lord; masterPronounced SIR-il▶Johnluke#3008 in the U.S.God is gracious and light-giving; compound of John and LukePronounced JON-luke▶Timoteo#3032 in the U.S.Honoring God; one who gives honor to GodPronounced tee-moh-TAY-oh▶Kyrell#3069 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely a blend or elaboration of Cyril (from Greek Kyrillos, meaning 'lord') and DaPronounced ky-REL▶Teodor#3087 in the U.S.Slavic, Scandinavian, and Romanian form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros, combining theos (God) and doroPronounced TEH-oh-dor▶Artemio#3156 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Artemius, from Greek Artemios, meaning 'belonging to Artemis' or 'gift of ArtPronounced ar-TEH-mee-oh▶Dimitrios#3224 in the U.S.Devoted to Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain and the harvest; the standard modern Greek form of DemetriPronounced dhee-MEE-tree-os▶Zebedee#3261 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh; Greek form of Hebrew Zebadiah, the Galilean fisherman whose sons James and John became apPronounced ZEB-ə-dee▶Corban#3273 in the U.S.Offering dedicated to God; from Hebrew korban, a temple-offering term quoted in the Gospel of MarkPronounced KOR-bən▶Ioannis#3348 in the U.S.Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — the name in its New Testament homelandPronounced yoh-AH-nees▶Adonnis#3384 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Adonis, the beautiful youth of Greek myth, from Phoenician adon, 'lord'Pronounced ə-DON-is▶Anias#3387 in the U.S.Modern variant most readably linked to Ananias — Hebrew Hananiah, 'Yahweh is gracious' — or to Aeneas, thPronounced ə-NY-əs▶Isidore#3473 in the U.S.From Greek Isidoros — Isis, the Egyptian goddess, plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of Isis'Pronounced IZ-ih-dor▶Ellias#3531 in the U.S.Double-l spelling of Elias — the Greek form of Elijah, Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'my God is Yahweh'Pronounced ee-LY-əs▶Timothee#3579 in the U.S.French form (Timothée) of Timothy — Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God')Pronounced tee-moh-TAY▶Zacharias#3586 in the U.S.Greek/Latin form of Zechariah — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord has remembered' — father of John the BaptistPronounced zak-ə-RY-əs▶Dmitri#3615 in the U.S.Russian form of Demetrius — Greek Demetrios, 'devoted to Demeter', the goddess of the earth and harvestPronounced də-MEE-tree▶Tytan#3671 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Titan — from Greek, the primordial giant gods who preceded the Olympians; 'one of grPronounced TY-tən▶Yiannis#3674 in the U.S.Modern Greek form of John (Ioannis) — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced YAH-nees▶Hades#3715 in the U.S.From Greek Haides, 'the unseen one' — the god and realm of the underworld; brother of Zeus and PoseidonPronounced HAY-deez▶Theon#3762 in the U.S.From Greek theos, 'god' — an ancient mathematician's name, Thrones-revivedPronounced THEE-on▶Demitri#3807 in the U.S.Variant of Dmitri/Demetrius — 'devoted to Demeter', goddess of harvestPronounced də-MEE-tree▶Tennyson#3872 in the U.S.Patronymic 'son of Dennis' (Dionysius lines) — Alfred, Lord Tennyson's poetic estatePronounced TEN-ih-sən▶Theodoros#3873 in the U.S.The original Greek Theodore — theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift' — saints' and emperors' full formPronounced theh-OH-dor-oss▶Tennis#3924 in the U.S.Tennis is most plausibly a clipped form of the surname-name Tennyson or a variant of Dennis, which comes Pronounced TEN-is▶Yannis#3968 in the U.S.Modern Greek John — 'God is gracious' — taverna-standard spellingPronounced YAH-nees▶Kyier#4018 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kyrie (Greek kyrios, 'lord') and the Ky- sound; routes informalPronounced KY-ər▶Kyriee#4134 in the U.S.-ee styling of Kyrie — from Greek kyrios, 'lord' (as in 'Kyrie eleison')Pronounced ky-REE▶Nyx#4144 in the U.S.From Greek Nyx, 'night' — the primordial goddess of nightPronounced NIKS▶Theodoro#4165 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Theodore — Greek theos, 'God', plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of God'Pronounced teh-oh-DOH-roh▶Demetrio#4209 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish form of Demetrius — Greek, 'devoted to Demeter', goddess of the harvestPronounced deh-MEH-tree-oh▶Apolo#4315 in the U.S.Spanish/modern spelling of Apollo — the Greek god of sun, music, and prophecy; etymology uncertainPronounced ə-POH-loh▶Athen#4430 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Athens/Athena (the goddess of wisdom and the Greek city); etymology of the root unPronounced AH-thən▶Denny#4444 in the U.S.-y spelling of Dennie — a pet form of Dennis, from Greek Dionysios, 'follower of Dionysus' (god of wine)Pronounced DEN-ee▶Esias#4450 in the U.S.From Esaias — the Greek/Latin form of Isaiah, Hebrew Yeshayahu, 'Yahweh is salvation'Pronounced eh-SY-əs▶Aires#4555 in the U.S.From Ares (the Greek god of war) and/or Aries (the ram, the first zodiac sign); routes layeredPronounced AIR-eez▶Aristeo#4564 in the U.S.Spanish form of Aristaeus — from Greek aristos, 'the best, most excellent' — a minor Greek god of beekeepPronounced ah-rees-TEH-oh▶Elios#4590 in the U.S.From Greek Helios, 'the sun' — the sun god; also overlaps the Italian Elios; routes layeredPronounced EH-lee-os▶Artyom#4707 in the U.S.Russian form of Artemios/Artemius — from Greek artemes, 'safe, healthy, whole, vigorous' (linked to the gPronounced ar-TYOM▶Damiano#4720 in the U.S.Italian form of Damian — from Greek damao, 'to tame, subdue' (linked to the goddess Damia, of fertility)Pronounced dah-mee-AH-noh▶Eon#4735 in the U.S.From Greek aion, 'an age, an eternity; a lifetime'; also a spelling of Eoin (the Irish John, 'God is gracPronounced EE-on▶Michaelangelo#4810 in the U.S.English spelling of Michelangelo — Michael ('who is like God?') plus Angelo ('angel, messenger')Pronounced my-kəl-AN-jə-loh▶Prophet#4825 in the U.S.From the word prophet — Greek prophetes, 'one who speaks for God/the gods; a seer, a foreteller'Pronounced PROF-it▶Timofey#4847 in the U.S.Russian form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God'Pronounced tee-mah-FAY▶Anubis#4881 in the U.S.From the Greek form of Egyptian Anpu — the jackal-headed god of mummification and the afterlife; possiblyPronounced ə-NOO-biss▶Apollos#4883 in the U.S.From Greek Apollos — 'belonging to Apollo' (the sun god); a learned, eloquent New Testament evangelistPronounced ə-POL-əs▶Judas#5129 in the U.S.Greek form of Judah — from Hebrew Yehuda, 'praised; let God be praised'; we note its association with thePronounced JOO-dəs▶Khyri#5150 in the U.S.Spelling of Kyrie/Khyri — echoing Greek kyrios, 'Lord' (the prayer 'Kyrie eleison'), and the -ri names; nPronounced ky-REE▶Timmy#5203 in the U.S.Pet form of Timothy — from Greek time, 'honor', plus theos, 'God' — 'honoring God; honored by God'Pronounced TIM-ee▶Yianni#5212 in the U.S.Pet form of Yiannis (Ioannis) — the Greek John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced YAH-nee▶Adonys#5227 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Adonis — from Phoenician/Semitic adon, 'lord' (the beautiful youth beloved of Aphrodite)Pronounced ə-DON-iss▶Arien#5239 in the U.S.From Arion (a Greek poet/the constellation; linked to 'very holy'); also echoes Aryan/Arian, 'noble'; herPronounced AIR-ee-ən▶Artemus#5243 in the U.S.-us spelling of Artemas — from Greek, 'gift of Artemis' (the goddess of the hunt; her name linked to 'safPronounced AR-tə-məs▶Jeanpierre#5306 in the U.S.Compound of Jean (the French John, 'God is gracious') and Pierre (the French Peter, 'rock, stone')Pronounced zhahn-PYAIR▶Joseangel#5311 in the U.S.Compound of José (the Spanish Joseph, 'God will add') and Ángel ('a messenger, an angel', Greek)Pronounced hoh-SEH-AHN-hel▶Andriel#5442 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Andre/Andres ('manly, brave', Greek) with the -iel ending ('God', Hebrew); no singPronounced ahn-dree-EL▶Demetrious#5479 in the U.S.-ious spelling of Demetrius — from Greek, 'a follower/devotee of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest and Pronounced də-MEE-tree-əs▶Dmitry#5487 in the U.S.The Russian form of Demetrius — from Greek, 'a follower of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest and earth)Pronounced də-MEE-tree▶Yanni#5635 in the U.S.A pet form of Yannis (Ioannis) — the Greek form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Pronounced YAH-nee▶Angelino#5660 in the U.S.An Italian diminutive of Angelo — from Greek angelos, 'a messenger of God, an angel' — 'little angel'Pronounced ahn-jeh-LEE-noh▶Cyrie#5690 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Cyrus ('the sun; the throne', Persian) and Kyrie ('Lord', Greek); no single fixed rPronounced SY-ree▶Demetrios#5701 in the U.S.The Greek form of Demetrius — 'a follower/devotee of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest and earth)'Pronounced də-MEE-tree-os▶Eris#5713 in the U.S.From Greek Eris — the goddess of strife and discord; possibly 'strife, discord'; predominantly a female/uPronounced AIR-iss▶Iris#5737 in the U.S.From Greek iris, 'a rainbow' — the goddess of the rainbow and the iris flower; predominantly a girls' namPronounced EYE-riss▶Kyre#5779 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kyrie ('Lord; O Lord, have mercy', Greek) and the trendy Ky- sound; no single fixedPronounced KY-er▶Markos#5790 in the U.S.The Greek form of Mark/Marcus — from Latin Marcus, linked to Mars, the god of war; 'of Mars; warlike'Pronounced MAR-kohs▶Poseidon#5816 in the U.S.From Greek myth — Poseidon, the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses; the meaning is debated (possiblyPronounced poh-SY-dən▶Gryphon#5977 in the U.S.A -y- spelling of Griffin — from Greek gryps, 'the griffin' (the mythical eagle-lion); also linked to thePronounced GRIF-ən▶Kiro#6025 in the U.S.A Macedonian/Slavic short form of Kiril (Cyril) — from Greek kyrios, 'lord, master'; routes layeredPronounced KEE-roh▶Kyrian#6032 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kyrie/Cyrian ('of the Lord; lordly', from Greek kyrios, 'Lord'); also linked to CypPronounced KEER-ee-ən▶Mikkos#6143 in the U.S.Mikkos is a Greek-styled name related to Michael, the Hebrew name meaning 'who is like God?' In Greek traPronounced MEE-kohs▶Dionisio#6229 in the U.S.The Italian/Spanish form of Dionysius — 'of Dionysus', the Greek god of wine and revelry; we note the deiPronounced dee-oh-NEE-see-oh▶Jaison#6276 in the U.S.A spelling of Jason — variously 'a healer' (Greek iasthai, 'to heal') and a Greek form of the Hebrew JoshPronounced JAY-sən▶Jasson#6281 in the U.S.A spelling of Jason — variously 'a healer' (Greek iasthai, 'to heal') and a Greek form of the Hebrew JoshPronounced JAY-sən▶Kyri#6316 in the U.S.A short modern name echoing Kyrie ('Lord', Greek kyrios, from the prayer Kyrie eleison) and the modern KyPronounced KY-ree▶Panagiotis#6371 in the U.S.From Greek panagiotis, 'all-holy' (pan, 'all', plus hagios, 'holy') — linked to Panagia, 'the All-Holy', Pronounced pah-nah-YOH-tis▶Theodorus#6409 in the U.S.The Latinized form of the Greek Theodoros — 'a gift of God' (theos, 'God', plus doron, 'a gift')Pronounced thee-oh-DOR-əs▶Elisandro#6536 in the U.S.A Hispanic blend joining Elias/Eli (Hebrew, 'my God is Yahweh') with Alejandro/Lisandro (Greek, 'a defendPronounced eh-lee-SAHN-droh▶Hercules#6582 in the U.S.From the Latin Hercules (Greek Herakles) — 'the glory of Hera' (Hera, the goddess, plus kleos, 'glory'); Pronounced HUR-kyuh-leez▶Kyris#6650 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Cyrus (Persian, 'lord; sun; throne') and the Greek kyrios, 'lord' (as inPronounced KY-ris▶Ladon#6652 in the U.S.Variously the Greek Ladon (the name of a dragon guarding the golden apples and a river god) and a modern Pronounced LAY-don▶Daemian#6977 in the U.S.A respelling of Damian, from the Greek 'Damianos' (from 'daman', 'to tame, to subdue' — or linked to DamiPronounced DAY-mee-un▶Nyxon#7109 in the U.S.A modern coined name, variously echoing Nixon ('son of Nicholas') and Nyx (the Greek goddess of night); rPronounced NIK-sun▶Aether#7238 in the U.S.From Greek aither, 'the upper air; the bright, pure sky' — also Aether, the primordial Greek god of lightPronounced EE-ther▶Angelito#7256 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Angel — from Greek angelos, 'a messenger (of God); an angel' — 'little angel'Pronounced ahn-heh-LEE-toh▶Ariez#7261 in the U.S.A spelling of Aries — from Latin, 'the ram' (the zodiac sign and constellation; linked to the war god ArePronounced AIR-eez▶Timm#7285 in the U.S.Timm is a variant spelling of Tim, the short form of Timothy, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (time,Pronounced TIM▶Dionte#7338 in the U.S.A modern name, an elaboration of Dion — from Greek, 'of Zeus; divine' — with a -te/-onte ending; routes lPronounced dee-ON-tay▶Dmitriy#7340 in the U.S.A Russian form of Demetrius — from Greek, 'follower/devotee of Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and tPronounced DMEE-tree▶Ellio#7360 in the U.S.A modern name, variously a spelling of Elio (from Greek Helios, 'the sun') and a short form of Elliot ('tPronounced EL-ee-oh▶Eusebio#7373 in the U.S.A Spanish/Italian name from Greek Eusebios, 'pious; devout; reverent; godly' (eu, 'good/well', + sebas, 'Pronounced ew-SEH-bee-oh▶Helio#7393 in the U.S.From Greek Helios, 'the sun' (the Greek sun god); a Spanish/Portuguese namePronounced EH-lee-oh▶Jeron#7442 in the U.S.A form of Jerome/Jeroen — from Greek Hieronymos, 'a sacred/holy name' (hieros, 'sacred', + onoma, 'name')Pronounced JAIR-on▶Kratos#7499 in the U.S.From Greek kratos, 'strength; power; might' — the personification of strength in Greek myth, and the leadPronounced KRAY-tos▶Jerime#7501 in the U.S.Jerime is a rare spelling that reads either as a compressed Jerome, from the Greek hieronymos, 'sacred naPronounced juh-REEM▶Kyreese#7502 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Kyrie ('O Lord', Greek) and Reese ('ardor; enthusiasm', Welsh); routes lPronounced ky-REES▶Aeris#7744 in the U.S.Variously a spelling of Eris ('strife; discord', the Greek goddess) and the Final Fantasy character AeritPronounced AIR-iss▶Angelgael#7766 in the U.S.A Spanish compound of Angel ('a messenger of God; an angel', Greek) and Gael (variously 'joyful; generousPronounced AHN-hel-gah-EL▶Dmytro#7869 in the U.S.A Ukrainian form of Demetrius — from Greek Demetrios, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the earth and Pronounced duh-MIT-roh▶Kairus#7996 in the U.S.From the Greek kairos, 'the opportune moment; the right/critical time' (also personified as a minor god oPronounced KY-rus▶Zephyrus#8281 in the U.S.From the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' — the name of Zephyrus, the Greek god of the wePronounced ZEF-ih-rus▶Akyrie#8282 in the U.S.A modern coinage that echoes Kyrie, from the Greek kyrios ('lord'), best known from the prayer 'Kyrie elePronounced ah-KY-ree▶Astraeus#8353 in the U.S.From the Greek astraios, 'starry; of the stars' — the name of Astraeus, the Titan god of dusk and the staPronounced as-TRAY-us▶Athens#8355 in the U.S.From the place Athens — the Greek capital, named for the goddess Athena; a place-name; we note the placePronounced ATH-enz▶Demyan#8453 in the U.S.A Russian form of Damian — from the Greek daman, 'to tame; to subdue' (linked to Damia, a goddess of fertPronounced dem-YAHN▶Denys#8454 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Denis/Dennis — from the Greek, 'a follower of Dionysus' (the god of wine and festivityPronounced DEN-iss▶Donis#8464 in the U.S.A short form/spelling of Adonis — from the Phoenician/Greek adon, 'a lord', hence 'a lord; a handsome youPronounced DOH-nees▶Epifanio#8498 in the U.S.From the Spanish Epifanio (Latin Epiphanius) — from the Greek epiphaneia, 'a manifestation; an appearancePronounced eh-pee-FAH-nee-oh▶Ion#8563 in the U.S.A Romanian/Greek form of John — from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also Ion, a figure of Greek Pronounced YON▶Isadore#8566 in the U.S.A spelling of Isidore — from the Greek Isidoros, 'the gift of Isis' (Isis, an Egyptian goddess, + doron, Pronounced IZ-uh-dor▶Jaeson#8573 in the U.S.A spelling of Jason — from the Greek Iason (iasthai, 'to heal'), 'a healer'; also linked to the Hebrew 'tPronounced JAY-sun▶Kyiree#8663 in the U.S.A modern name, a spelling echoing Kyrie ('Lord', the Greek kyrios, from 'Kyrie eleison', 'Lord have mercyPronounced ky-REE▶Kyrion#8665 in the U.S.A modern name, joining a Kyri- element (echoing Kyrie/kyrios, 'Lord', Greek) with an -on ending; no singlPronounced KEER-ee-on▶Nektarios#8739 in the U.S.From the Greek nektar, 'nectar; the drink of the gods (that confers immortality)' (St. Nektarios of AeginPronounced nek-TAH-ree-os▶Sophia#8822 in the U.S.Sophia is Greek for 'wisdom' (sophia). It is one of the most popular girls' names in the world and has bePronounced soh-FEE-uh▶Demetry#8952 in the U.S.Demetry is a streamlined spelling of Dmitri or Demetrius, from the Greek Demetrios, 'devoted to Demeter,'Pronounced duh-MEE-tree▶Cirilo#9065 in the U.S.The Spanish and Portuguese form of Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, 'lordly; masterful' (kyrios, 'lord'). Pronounced see-REE-loh▶Ezekias#9170 in the U.S.The Greek form of Hezekiah, from the Hebrew Hizqiyahu, 'the Lord strengthens' — the name of a righteous kPronounced eh-zeh-KYE-us▶Demetre#9171 in the U.S.A form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and grain); we notPronounced duh-MEE-tree▶Demitrius#9172 in the U.S.A spelling of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and grain); wePronounced duh-MEE-tree-us▶Dimitris#9187 in the U.S.A modern Greek form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of the harvest and gPronounced dee-MEE-triss▶Dionicio#9189 in the U.S.A Spanish form of Dionysius — from the Greek, 'devoted to Dionysus' (the god of wine, festivity, and the Pronounced dee-oh-NEE-see-oh▶Emerys#9216 in the U.S.A spelling of Emrys — the Welsh form of Ambrose, from the Greek ambrosios, 'immortal; divine'Pronounced EM-uh-ris▶Jiannis#9295 in the U.S.A spelling of the Greek Yannis (Giannis), the everyday form of Ioannis — John — from the Hebrew Yochanan,Pronounced YAH-nees▶Iosif#9310 in the U.S.A Greek/Russian form of Joseph — from the Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add; He will increase'Pronounced YOH-sif▶Isidor#9316 in the U.S.A form of Isidore — from the Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (the Egyptian goddess); we note the goddessPronounced IZ-ih-dor▶Kiril#9365 in the U.S.A Slavic form of Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, 'lordly; masterful' (from kyrios, 'lord'). Borne by sainPronounced KEER-il▶Kirill#9445 in the U.S.A Russian form of Cyril — from the Greek kyrios, 'lord', hence 'lordly; masterful'Pronounced kih-REEL▶Kyrii#9468 in the U.S.A modern name, echoing Kyrie ('O Lord', Greek kyrios) and Cyrus ('lord/sun', Persian); no single fixed roPronounced KY-ree▶Theodis#9601 in the U.S.Theodis is an American vernacular name, most common historically in African-American communities of the SPronounced thee-OH-dis▶Timmie#9603 in the U.S.Timmie is a pet form of Timothy, from the Greek Timotheos, from time ('honor') and theos ('God') — 'honorPronounced TIM-ee▶Theodorejames#9638 in the U.S.Not a traditional single name: this is the two-name combination Theodore James recorded as one field. ThePronounced THEE-uh-dor-jaymz▶Diomedes#9658 in the U.S.From the Greek Diomedes, 'godlike cunning; divine plan' (Dios, 'of Zeus/divine', + medos, 'cunning/counsePronounced dy-uh-MEE-deez▶Tymofiy#9771 in the U.S.A Ukrainian form of Timothy — from the Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God; one who honors/reveres God' (time Pronounced tih-moh-FEE▶Ambrosio#9802 in the U.S.Ambrosio is the Spanish and Italian form of Ambrose, from Greek ambrosios meaning immortal, related to amPronounced ahm-BROH-see-oh▶Yani#9814 in the U.S.A short form of Yannis/Ioannis (John) — from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; also a Hopi word ('a spinningPronounced YAH-nee▶Zacharius#9834 in the U.S.A Latin/Greek form of Zacharias/Zachariah — from the Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord remembers; God has rememPronounced zak-uh-RY-us▶Addonis#9877 in the U.S.A spelling of Adonis — from the Phoenician/Hebrew adon, 'a lord'; the beautiful youth loved by Aphrodite Pronounced ah-DAH-nis▶Chloe#9910 in the U.S.From the Greek Chloe, 'green shoot; young verdure; blooming' — an epithet of the goddess Demeter and the Pronounced KLOH-ee▶Alpheus#9916 in the U.S.Variously the Greek Alpheios (a river and river-god of Arcadia) and the Hebrew-derived biblical Alphaeus,Pronounced al-FEE-us▶Arez#9949 in the U.S.Variously a Kurdish name (linked to 'a cedar/land') and an echo of the Greek Ares, the god of war; routesPronounced AH-rez▶Dimetri#9950 in the U.S.Dimetri respells Dmitri, the Russian form of the Greek Demetrios, meaning 'devoted to Demeter,' the goddePronounced duh-MEE-tree▶Dennie#9966 in the U.S.Dennie is the pet form of Dennis, itself from the Greek Dionysios, 'follower of Dionysus,' the god of winPronounced DEN-ee▶Aryes#9966 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing the Greek Ares (the god of war) or Aries (the ram, the zodiac sign); rouPronounced AIR-eez▶Danis#10085 in the U.S.Variously a form of Dennis ('of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine', from Dionysios) and a modern coinage; wPronounced DAN-is▶Deimos#10101 in the U.S.From the Greek deimos, 'dread; terror'; the personification of terror, a son of Ares (the war-god) and a Pronounced DAY-mos▶Demetric#10106 in the U.S.A modern form of Demetrius — from the Greek, 'of Demeter (the goddess of the harvest/earth); a lover of tPronounced deh-MET-rik▶Deni#10107 in the U.S.A short form of Dennis/Denis — 'of Dionysus (the Greek god of wine)', from Dionysios; used for both sexesPronounced DEN-ee▶Dennison#10109 in the U.S.From the English surname Dennison, 'a son of Dennis' (Dennis, 'of Dionysus, the god of wine', Greek); a pPronounced DEN-ih-son▶Fyodor#10189 in the U.S.The Russian form of Theodore — from the Greek Theodoros, 'a gift of God' (theos, 'God', + doron, 'a gift'Pronounced FYOH-dor▶Jaece#10272 in the U.S.A spelling of Jace, a short form linked to Jason ('healer') and Jayce, and read as 'the Lord is salvationPronounced JAYSS▶Joangel#10314 in the U.S.A compound of Juan/Joan ('God is gracious', from John) and Angel ('messenger; angel', from the Greek angePronounced hwahn-HEL▶Kerolos#10398 in the U.S.A Coptic (Egyptian Christian) form linked to Kyrillos/Cyril ('lordly', from the Greek kyrios, 'lord') andPronounced keh-ROH-los▶Matais#10433 in the U.S.A name that echoes Matthias and the Portuguese Mateus, forms of Matthew, from the Hebrew for 'gift of GodPronounced muh-TAYS▶Kyros#10445 in the U.S.A spelling of Cyrus, from the Persian Kurush (via the Greek Kyros), variously 'lord; the sun; young'; thePronounced KY-ros▶Michail#10452 in the U.S.Michail is a spelling that stands between the English Michael and the Greek and Slavic Mikhail, all from Pronounced MY-kuhl▶Tryton#10511 in the U.S.Tryton is a variant spelling of Triton, in Greek mythology the sea god son of Poseidon and Amphitrite, usPronounced TRY-tun▶Nike#10567 in the U.S.From the Greek Nike, 'victory' — the winged goddess of victory in Greek myth, and the root of the famous Pronounced NY-kee▶Theophilos#10629 in the U.S.From the Greek Theophilos, 'friend of God; loved by God' (theos, 'God,' + philos, 'friend'). Theophilus iPronounced thee-OFF-ih-los▶Rhema#10647 in the U.S.From the Greek rhema, 'a spoken word; an utterance' — a term meaningful in Christian theology (a word spoPronounced RAY-mah▶Stavro#10700 in the U.S.A form of the Greek Stavros, 'cross' (as in the Holy Cross) - a name of faith and steadiness. Warm and diPronounced STAHV-roh▶Theadore#10762 in the U.S.A respelling of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros, 'gift of God' (theos 'god' + doron 'gift'). The variant sPronounced THEE-uh-dor▶Theos#10764 in the U.S.From Greek theos, 'god, the divine' — the root behind Theodore and Theo. Used as a bold, meaning-rich shoPronounced THEE-os▶Timo#10768 in the U.S.A short form of Timothy/Timotheus, from Greek Timotheos, 'honoring God' (timē 'honor' + theos 'god'). PopPronounced TEE-moh▶Apolonio#10859 in the U.S.Apolonio is the Spanish form of Apollonius (Latin) / Apollonios (Greek), meaning 'of Apollo' or 'devoted Pronounced ah-poh-LOH-nee-oh▶Ambros#10943 in the U.S.A form of Ambrose, from the Greek ambrosios, 'immortal; divine' (linked to ambrosia, the food of the godsPronounced AM-brohs▶Dione#10956 in the U.S.From the Greek Dione, a Titaness — in some myths the mother of Aphrodite — her name a feminine form of thPronounced dy-OH-nee▶Artemas#11022 in the U.S.Artemas is a Greek name meaning 'gift of Artemis' or 'safe and sound,' linked to the goddess Artemis. It Pronounced AR-tuh-mus▶Arys#11025 in the U.S.Arys reads as a modern name, possibly a respelling of Aris (a short form of Aristotle and related Greek nPronounced AIR-iss▶Demetris#11218 in the U.S.A form of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' — the goddess of harvest and the earth. A classical nPronounced duh-MEE-tris▶Demetrus#11219 in the U.S.A variant of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter,' the goddess of the harvest and the earth. A classPronounced duh-MEE-truss▶Dennys#11223 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dennis, from the Greek Dionysius, 'follower of Dionysus' — the god of wine and festPronounced DEN-iss▶Dimitrius#11238 in the U.S.A spelling of the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' — the goddess of the harvest and the earth. A claPronounced dih-MEE-tree-us▶Dimitry#11239 in the U.S.A spelling of the Slavic Dmitri, from the Greek Demetrius, 'devoted to Demeter' — the goddess of the harvPronounced dih-MEE-tree▶Illias#11356 in the U.S.Illias is a variant spelling of Elias, the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew prophet's name Eliyahu, or Pronounced ih-LY-uhs▶Johnpeter#11553 in the U.S.A joined double name written as one word: John ('God is gracious') plus Peter (Greek, 'rock; stone'). A cPronounced jon-PEE-tur▶Kyriakos#11650 in the U.S.Kyriakos is a Greek name meaning 'of the Lord' - from Kyrios, 'Lord' - and is tied to Kyriaki, the Greek Pronounced kee-ree-AH-kos▶Kirollos#11694 in the U.S.The Coptic form of Cyril, from the Greek Kyrillos, 'lordly; masterful', tied to kyrios, 'lord'. A cherishPronounced kee-ROL-oss▶Kyrillos#11720 in the U.S.Kyrillos is the Greek form of Cyril, from Greek Kyrillos, a derivative of kyrios ('lord'). It is treasurePronounced kih-RIL-oss▶Marcion#11800 in the U.S.A Latin/Greek name in the Marcus family (tied to Mars, god of war): 'of Mars; little Marcus.' Best known Pronounced MAR-see-un▶Micaias#11834 in the U.S.A Greek/Latin form of the biblical Micah (Micaiah), from the Hebrew for 'who is like God?' Borne by a proPronounced mee-KY-us▶Panayiotis#11929 in the U.S.From the Greek Panagiotis, 'all-holy,' honoring the Panagia ('All-Holy One'), a title of the Virgin Mary.Pronounced pah-nah-YOH-tees▶Gaylen#12030 in the U.S.Gaylen is a respelling of Galen, from Greek galēnē, 'calm, tranquil,' famously borne by the ancient physiPronounced GAY-luhn▶Tanis#12142 in the U.S.Tanis is best known as the Greek name of an ancient Egyptian city in the Nile delta; some connect it to tPronounced TAN-iss▶Zeferino#12213 in the U.S.Zeferino is the Spanish form of Zephyrinus, a Latin name worn by an early pope and saint. It goes back toPronounced seh-feh-REE-noh▶Artreus#12397 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Atreus, the Greek mythic king and father of Agamemnon and Menelaus (also familiaPronounced AHR-troos▶Artimus#12459 in the U.S.Artimus is a spelling of Artemas (a biblical companion of Paul) or a masculine form flavored by Artemis, Pronounced AR-tih-mus▶Damitri#12474 in the U.S.A respelling of Dimitri, from the Greek Demetrios, 'follower of Demeter; devoted to Demeter' (the goddessPronounced duh-MEE-tree▶Delos#12486 in the U.S.Delos takes its name from the Aegean island of Delos, in Greek myth the birthplace of the twin gods ApollPronounced DEE-los▶Daman#12540 in the U.S.Daman is a respelling in the Damon/Damian family — Damon from Greek daman, 'to tame' or 'to subdue', DamiPronounced DAY-muhn▶Demetrick#12579 in the U.S.Demetrick reworks Demetrius with a hard -rick ending, keeping the Greek root that means 'follower of DemePronounced duh-MET-rik▶Daion#12602 in the U.S.Daion is a variant of Dion, a short Greek name linked to Dionysus, the god of wine and festivity, whose nPronounced DAY-on▶Demetrie#12613 in the U.S.Demetrie is a short or French-styled spelling of Demetrius, from Greek Demetrios, 'follower of Demeter,' Pronounced duh-MEE-tree▶Demetrice#12656 in the U.S.Demetrice is a late-century American elaboration of Demetrius, a Greek name meaning 'follower of' or 'devPronounced duh-MEE-tris▶Dewight#12683 in the U.S.Dewight is a variant spelling of Dwight, an English surname from the medieval given name Diot, a pet formPronounced DWYT▶Dametrius#12683 in the U.S.A spelling of Demetrius, from Greek Demetrios, 'devoted to Demeter' (the goddess of grain and harvest). APronounced duh-MEE-tree-uhs▶Diontre#12695 in the U.S.Diontre joins Dion, a name linked to the Greek god Dionysos, with a bright -tre ending, close in sound toPronounced dee-ON-tray▶Demitrus#12721 in the U.S.Demitrus is a respelling of Demetrius, the Greek name meaning 'follower of Demeter' or 'devoted to DemetePronounced duh-MEE-trus▶Dimitrio#12746 in the U.S.Dimitrio is a Spanish/Italian-flavored form of Demetrius (Greek Demetrios), 'devoted to Demeter,' the GrePronounced dee-MEE-tree-oh▶Dionysus#12748 in the U.S.From the Greek Dionysos, variously 'of Zeus/the god of Nysa' (Dios, 'of Zeus', + Nysa, a sacred mountain)Pronounced dy-uh-NY-sus▶Doroteo#12760 in the U.S.Doroteo is the Spanish form of Dorotheus (Greek Dorotheos), 'gift of God' — from doron ('gift') and theosPronounced doh-roh-TAY-oh▶Danyon#12768 in the U.S.Danyon is a scarce boys' name, most plausibly a variant tied to Daniel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my juPronounced DAN-yuhn▶Eremias#12820 in the U.S.Eremias is a Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Jeremiah (Yirmeyahu), 'the LORD will raise up' or 'appoinPronounced eh-reh-MEE-as▶Dmiri#12832 in the U.S.A respelling of Dmitri with the 't' dropped, from the Greek Demetrios via Slavic, 'follower of Demeter' (Pronounced duh-MEE-ree▶Heraclio#12834 in the U.S.Heraclio is the Spanish form of Heraclius, a name from the Greek Herakles: the goddess Hera joined to klePronounced eh-RAH-klee-oh▶Fedor#12860 in the U.S.Fedor (also Fyodor) is a Russian form of Theodore, from the Greek Theodoros, 'gift of God' (from theos, 'Pronounced FYOH-dor▶Dannis#12933 in the U.S.Dannis is an a-vowel spelling of Dennis, from the Greek Dionysios, 'follower of Dionysus,' the god of winPronounced DAN-is▶Isador#12978 in the U.S.Isador is a form of Isidore, from Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' — Isis being the Egyptian goddess whose Pronounced IZ-uh-dor▶Jeromey#13174 in the U.S.Jeromey is a phonetic spelling of Jeremy, from the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, 'Yahweh will raise up' or 'appointedPronounced JAIR-uh-mee▶Timithy#13180 in the U.S.Timithy is a variant spelling of Timothy, from the Greek Timotheos, which joins 'time' (honor) and 'theosPronounced TIM-uh-thee▶Lennis#13276 in the U.S.Lennis is a vintage American boys' name of uncertain root, best read as a variant of Dennis (from DionysiPronounced LEN-is▶Jeromie#13345 in the U.S.Jeromie is a variant spelling bridging Jerome, from Greek hieronymos, 'sacred name', and Jeremy, from HebPronounced juh-ROH-mee▶Kyrei#13351 in the U.S.Kyrei is a modern American spelling of Kyrie. Kyrie comes from Greek kyrios, 'lord', and is best known frPronounced KYE-ree▶Kyrien#13352 in the U.S.Kyrien extends Kyrie with an -en ending. Kyrie derives from Greek kyrios, 'lord', and is familiar from thPronounced KEER-ee-en▶Manoli#13451 in the U.S.Manoli is the Greek familiar form of Emmanouil — the Greek shape of Hebrew Immanu'el, 'God is with us', tPronounced mah-NOH-lee▶Morpheus#13538 in the U.S.Morpheus is the Greek god of dreams, who takes human form in the sleeping mind; the name is built on GreePronounced MOR-fee-us▶Osirus#13671 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Osiris — the Greek form of Egyptian Wsir/Asar, the god of the afterlife, the dead anPronounced oh-SY-rus▶Pluto#13693 in the U.S.From Latin Pluto, Greek Plouton — the god of the underworld and the dead, whose name means 'the wealthy oPronounced PLOO-toh▶Tedd#13832 in the U.S.Tedd is a doubled-d variant of Ted, the classic short form of Theodore, from Greek 'Theodoros', 'gift of Pronounced TED▶Theophile#13847 in the U.S.Theophile is the French form of Theophilus, from the Greek 'theos' (god) and 'philos' (loved, friend), giPronounced TAY-oh-feel▶Theoren#13848 in the U.S.Theoren is best read as a variant of the Greek-derived Theron, from theron ('hunter'), and is sometimes fPronounced THEE-uh-ren▶Theophil#13969 in the U.S.From the Greek Theophilos, 'friend of God; loved by God' (theos, 'God,' + philos, 'loved, friend') — the Pronounced THEE-oh-fil▶Thad#13986 in the U.S.Thad is the everyday short form of Thaddeus, the New Testament apostle's name. Its ultimate root is debatPronounced THAD▶Theojames#13990 in the U.S.Theojames is a modern American double name written as one word: Theo, short for Theodore (Greek TheodorosPronounced THEE-oh-jaymz▶Timmothy#14000 in the U.S.Timmothy is a variant spelling of Timothy, from Greek Timotheos — time, 'to honour,' and theos, 'God' — 'Pronounced TIM-uh-thee▶Tyten#14052 in the U.S.A modern American coinage that respells Titan — the elder race of giant gods in Greek mythology — with a Pronounced TY-tun▶Theotis#14053 in the U.S.Theotis is an American given name, especially found in African-American families, built on the Greek theoPronounced thee-OH-tis▶Zino#14228 in the U.S.Zino has more than one route. In Italian it works as a diminutive ending clipped from longer names (LorenPronounced ZEE-noh▶Zypher#14241 in the U.S.Zypher is a modern respelling of Zephyr, from Greek Zephyros — the west wind, and the god who personifiedPronounced ZEF-ur▶AreusAreus was the name of a king of Sparta in the ancient world; it also echoes Ares, the Greek god of war. TPronounced AIR-ee-us▶AtraeusAtraeus echoes Atreus, the mythical Greek king, father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, whose line the House ofPronounced uh-TRAY-us▶BacchusFrom the Latin Bacchus (from the Greek Bakchos), linked to 'a shout; revelry/noise'; the Roman god of winPronounced BAK-us▶BoreasFrom the Greek Boreas, 'the north wind' (variously 'the devouring one; from the mountains'); the god of tPronounced BOR-ee-us▶ErebusFrom the Greek Erebos, 'darkness; the deep shadow'; a primordial god, the personification of darkness, anPronounced AIR-uh-bus▶GanymedeFrom the Greek Ganymedes, variously 'glad to be a prince; gladdening; rejoicing in manhood' (ganymai, 'toPronounced GAN-uh-meed▶KeliasA modern name echoing Elias (the Greek form of Elijah, 'my God is the Lord' / 'the Lord is my God') with Pronounced kuh-LEE-us▶NereusFrom the Greek Nereus, linked to 'wet; flowing water'; the 'Old Man of the Sea', a gentle sea-god and fatPronounced NEER-ee-us▶NotusFrom the Greek Notos, 'the south wind'; the god of the hot, storm-bringing south wind of late summer; we Pronounced NOH-tus▶PallasFrom the Greek Pallas, variously 'a spear-brandisher; a youth'; a Titan of warcraft (and, as a separate fPronounced PAL-us▶ProteusFrom the Greek protos, 'first; the first-born'; a shape-shifting sea-god who could foretell the future (tPronounced PROH-tee-us▶TheodosiusFrom Greek theos ('god') and dosis ('giving, gift') — 'gift of God', the same idea as Theodore. Borne by Pronounced thee-uh-DOH-shus▶TymofiiThe Ukrainian form of Timothy, from the Greek Timotheos, 'honouring God' (or 'honoured by God'). A warm hPronounced tih-moh-FEE▶
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Frequently Asked
What does 'Theodore' mean, and why is it so popular right now?
Theodore comes from the Greek for 'gift of God.' It has climbed back into the U.S. top ten in the 21st century, prized for sounding both stately and warmly old-fashioned at once.