# Greek Baby Names: Meanings & Origins | Clever Mum

> 6 Greek baby names used in the UK, with meaning, origin and similar-name suggestions for each.

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# Greek baby names

    
 
Quick answer — What Greek baby names are popular in the UK? 

 
We've picked out 6 Greek baby names used in the UK today, each with a genuine meaning and origin — tap any name for more detail, similar names and sibling pairings.

    
## Girls' names

  [ Iris Rainbow — messenger goddess ](/tools/baby-name-finder/iris/)[ Penelope Weaver — faithful and clever ](/tools/baby-name-finder/penelope/)[ Phoebe Bright, radiant ](/tools/baby-name-finder/phoebe/)[ Sofia Wisdom ](/tools/baby-name-finder/sofia/)    
## Boys' names

  [ George Farmer, earth-worker ](/tools/baby-name-finder/george/)[ Theodore Gift of God ](/tools/baby-name-finder/theodore/)      
## Questions about Greek names

    What are popular Greek baby names in the UK?   
 George, Iris, Penelope, Phoebe, Sofia, Theodore are Greek names we cover, each with its meaning and origin explained. 

   Are Greek names commonly used in England and Wales?   
 Yes — the UK is home to families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and names of Greek origin are in genuine use here. For official year-by-year popularity, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales. 

     

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Reviewed August 2026.