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Greece Baby Names

Greek baby names retain classic Orthodox and ancient roots.

Greece baby naming trends in Europe combine local tradition and global favorites. Greece is also known as Hellas.

Current high-interest names include boys like Giorgos, Giannis, Dimitris and girls like Maria, Eleni, Katerina. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.

Most Popular Boy Names in Greece

Giorgos
Greek
#1
A modern Greek variant of 'George,' meaning 'earth-worker.' It is one of the most quintessential Greek male names.
GIOR-gos
Giannis
Hebrew
#2
A modern Greek form of 'John,' meaning 'God is gracious.' It has gained international fame via basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
GIAN-nis
Dimitris
Greek
#3
A modern Greek variant of 'Demetrius,' meaning 'follower of Demeter.' It is one of the most common and classic male names in Greece.
DIM-it-ris
Nikolaos
Greek
#4
The traditional and original Greek form of 'Nicholas,' meaning 'victory of the people.' It has millennia of history and religious weight.
NIK-ol-aos
Panagiotis
Greek
#5
A Greek name meaning 'all-holy,' referring to the Virgin Mary. It is a traditional and highly respected name in the Greek Orthodox church.
PAN-ag-iot-is
Konstantinos
Latin
#6
The Greek form of 'Constantine,' meaning 'steadfast,' 'firm,' or 'constant.' It was the name of numerous Byzantine emperors.
KONS-tan-tin-os
Christos
Greek
#7
The original Greek name meaning 'the anointed one.' In Christian tradition, it is the title of Jesus and a name reflecting deep devotion.
CHRIS-tos
Athanasios
Greek
#8
A traditional Greek name meaning 'immortal' or 'undying.' It reflects the Christian hope of eternal life and has been held by many saints.
AT-han-as-ios
Vasileios
Greek
#9
The traditional Greek form of 'Basil,' meaning 'king' or 'royal.' It carries a sense of ancient nobility and high status.
VAS-il-eios
Alexandros
Greek
#10
The original Greek form of 'Alexander,' meaning 'defender of men.' It has been a symbol of strength and protection for millennia.
AL-ex-and-ros

Most Popular Girl Names in Greece

Maria
Hebrew
#1
A universal name derived from 'Miriam,' meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved.' As the name of the mother of Jesus, it is one of the most common names worldwide.
MAR-iuh
Eleni
Greek
#2
The modern Greek form of 'Helen,' meaning 'bright one' or 'shining light.' It is one of the most common and beloved names in Greece.
EL-en-ee
Katerina
Greek
#3
The Russian and Greek form of 'Katherine,' meaning 'pure.' It is a timeless and noble name with deep historical and religious roots in Eastern Europe.
KAT-er-in-uh
Georgia
Greek
#4
The feminine form of 'George,' meaning 'farmer' or 'worker of the earth.' It is an elegant name with a vintage charm and southern appeal.
GEOR-giuh
Sofia
Greek
#5
The original Greek name meaning 'wisdom.' It is one of the most popular and timeless names globally, symbolizing intellect and grace.
SOF-iuh
Dimitra
Greek
#6
The feminine form of 'Demetrius' in Greek, meaning 'earth mother' or 'follower of Demeter.' It suggests a nurturing and grounded spirit.
DIM-it-ruh
Vasiliki
Greek
#7
The feminine form of the Greek 'Basil,' meaning 'queenly' or 'royal.' It is an incredibly popular and classic name in Greece.
VAS-il-ik-ee
Ioanna
Hebrew
#8
The Greek form of 'Joanna,' meaning 'God is gracious.' It is a traditional and highly respected religious name in Greece.
IOAN-nuh
Despoina
Greek
#9
A Greek name meaning 'mistress' or 'lady.' It was traditionally used as a title for the goddess Persephone, reflecting dignity and respect.
DES-poin-uh
Aikaterini
Greek
#10
The traditional Greek form of 'Katherine,' meaning 'pure.' It has deep roots in Greek history and Eastern Orthodox tradition.
AIK-at-er-in-ee

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