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Many historical figures and famous individuals have Greek names, each carrying inspiring meanings. Nikos, a widely used given name and nickname, was famously borne by Nikos Kazantzakis, one of the most influential Greek writers and philosophers of the 20th century. Another notable example is Alexander the Great, the third King of Macedon, widely regarded as one of human historys most exceptional military leaders. Variations such as Alex, Alexa, and Alexandrios offer alternative options. Like Saint Sebastian, numerous other figures also derived their names from Greek origins.

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81 Greek Boy Names with Meanings Victory

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nicholas	Boy	People's victory
Cole	Boy	Charcoal; Victory of the people
Nicolas	Boy	Victory of the people
Kyler	Boy	Archer; Narrows; Channel; Strait; Victory of the people; Hole
Colin	Boy	Victory of the people; Whelp; Young dog
Colson	Boy	Victory of the people; Swarthy; Son of Col
Nikolai	Boy	Victory; People
Nikolas	Boy	Victory of the people
Niklaus	Boy	Victory of the people; Conqueror of the people; People's champion
Kole	Boy	People's victory; Charcoal

Kye	Boy	Ocean; To rejoice; Triumph; Victory
Coleson	Boy	Son of Nicholas; Victory of the people
Nikko	Boy	Victorious people; People's victory; Daylight
Kolson	Unisex	Son of Col; Victory of the people
Nickolas	Boy	Victory of the people
Jai	Boy	Victory; Supplanter; Healer
Nick	Boy	Victory of the people
Klaus	Boy	Victory of the people
Colsen	Boy	Coal; A form of carbon; Victory of the people
Nilan	Boy	Victory of the people

Nikolaos	Boy	Victory of the people
Nicolai	Boy	Victory of the people
Nicco	Boy	People of victory
Nicodemus	Boy	Victory of the people
Nikolaus	Boy	Victory of the people
Kolin	Boy	Victory of the people
Kohl	Boy	People's victory; Charcoal; Cabbage
Nels	Boy	Victory of the people
Niklas	Boy	Victory of the people
Nikos	Boy	Victory of the people

Nikolay	Boy	Victory; The triumph of the public
Nils	Boy	Accomplishment of the people; Victory
Clayson	Boy	Son of Nicholas; Victory of the people
Nickolai	Boy	Victory of the people
Collen	Unisex	Hazel; Victory of the people
Colen	Boy	Victory of the people; Dove; Hickory; Holly tree
Kaj	Boy	Earth; Rejoice; Victory of the people
Nikolaj	Boy	Victory; The victor among all
Nik	Boy	Victory of the people
Nicholaus	Boy	People's victory

Nickson	Boy	Victory of the people
Nikodem	Boy	Victory of the people
Collan	Boy	Victory of the people; Whelp; Young dog
Mykola	Boy	Victory of the people
Miklos	Boy	The victory of the people
Mikolaj	Boy	The victory of mankind
Nicolaas	Boy	Victory of the people
Nycholas	Boy	People's victory
Colan	Boy	Victory of the people; Hazel; Path; Way
Nicodemo	Boy	Victory of the people

Triumph	Unisex	Victory; Success
Nickey	Boy	The victory of the people
Nickie	Boy	The victory of the people
Nicko	Boy	Victory of the people
Nic	Boy	Victory of the people
Nicholi	Boy	Victory of the people
Nichols	Boy	People's victory
Colie	Girl	Victory of the people; Blackbird
Kolya	Boy	Victory of the people
Nicholai	Boy	People's victory

Mikul	Boy	Victory of the people
Claas	Boy	Victory of the People; winning of the people
Claes	Boy	Victory of the people
Claus	Boy	Victory of the people
Kola	Boy	Gathers wealth; Victory of the people
Nichol	Boy	People's victory
Nicolae	Unisex	People's victory
Nicomachus	Boy	The God of Victory of champions
Nicu	Boy	People's victory
Nikifor	Boy	Bulgarian form of Nicephorus; Bringer of victory

Nikolajs	Boy	A form of Nicholas; People's victory
Nikanor	Boy	Victory
Mikula	Boy	Victory of the people
Muta	Boy	Victory of the people
Nigul	Boy	Estonian form of Nicholas; Victory of the people
Nikolais	Boy	Estonian form of Nicholas; Victory of the people
Nikula	Boy	A variant of Nikulas; Victory of the people
Nikulas	Boy	Estonian form of Nicholas; Victory of the people
Nikias	Boy	Victory
Mikolas	Boy	Victory of the people

Kylon	Boy	Victory; Glory

Infographic: Top Greek Boy Names with Meanings Victory

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

Greek Boy Names with Meanings Victory(infographic)

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