Why are so many Greek men named Nick?

Greek names tend to come from two sources, Greek history or Christianity. Some names can be both (Dionysos comes from the name of the god, but Saints have also borne this name). In Greek culture children are usually named after grandparents. read more

So many people from the islands and seaside areas chose that name. It may explain why the name may be overrepresented in the Greek communities in the United States and Australia. It is also the reason why many Greek-Orthodox churches abroad are dedicated to Saint Nicolaos, as they were built by sailors. read more

Thus, the Ancient Greek name Eleutherios forms the Modern Greek proper name Lefteris. In the past, people in speaking used the family name followed by the given name, so John Eleutherios was called Leftero-giannis. read more

They may be compound ones from two Greek roots like Demosthenes, demos--people, sthenos--strength or Nikomachos, nike--victory, mache--battle, Sophokles, sophos--wise, skilled, kleos--glory etc., signifying positive elements like goid omen, beauty, strength etc. read more