Coptic Boy Names
Coptic male names arise from the Coptic language and the Christian milieu of late antique and medieval Egypt, with strong Greek influence. Male forms commonly use Greek masculine endings such as -os, -ios, and -ius (for example, Tadros, Pakhomios, Onophrius), alongside shorter Coptic forms like Pachom. Many reference male saints, monks, or martyrs, reflecting monastic and hagiographic sources.
Today these names are used chiefly among Coptic Orthodox communities in Egypt and the diaspora, often appearing in Hellenized or Coptic-to-Arabic transliterations. Examples include Bishoye, Khashaba, Menas, Minas, Onophrius, Pachom, Pachomai, Pakhomios, Pakhomius, and Tadros.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | Popularity (last 10y) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minas | Name borne by Saint Menas; of Coptic/ancient Egyptian origin. Exact meaning uncertain - often linked to notions of endurance or associated with the Egyptian god Min. | Armenian, Coptic, Egyptian, Greek | Boy | 35 #1 | |
| Menas | Enduring, established; steadfast | Arabic, Coptic, Egyptian, Greek | Boy | 5 #2 | |
| Bishoye | Name of a prominent Coptic saint; commonly interpreted as 'man of God' or 'servant of God'. | Coptic | Boy | — | |
| Khashaba | From Arabic khashab (خَشَب) meaning 'wood' - often interpreted as 'wood' or 'woodcutter' (occupational/descriptor) | Arabic, Coptic | Boy | — | |
| Onophrius | ‘eternally good’ or ‘perfect one’ (literally 'he who is continually good') | Coptic, Greek | Boy | — | |
| Pachom | Traditionally interpreted as 'belonging to/servant of the Egyptian god (often associated with Khnum)'; name of St. Pachomius | Coptic | Boy | — | |
| Pachomai | Uncertain; derived from Egyptian/Coptic roots - often interpreted as 'eagle' or 'falcon', though some sources read elements as 'servant' or 'belonging to' (exact meaning disputed). | Coptic | Boy | — | |
| Pakhomios | Derived from an Egyptian name meaning "belonging to Khem" (associated with ancient Egypt, possibly linked to the deity Khnum) | Coptic, Latin | Boy | — | |
| Pakhomius | Derived from Coptic Pakhom (from ancient Egyptian), likely meaning "eagle" or "falcon". | Coptic | Boy | — | |
| Tadros | Gift of God | Coptic, Egyptian | Boy | — |
Coptic Boys name popularity over time
Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Coptic-origin name in our dataset.