What origin is the name Krates?

Krates comes from Greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Krates?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Krates — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

How is Krates written in its native script?

Krates is written Κράτης.

Krates

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Krates

Boy

Greek

2 syllables

Krates (Κράτης) is a Greek boy's name meaning "From the Greek 'kratos', meaning power or victory. A masculine name for one who achieves dominance or success.".

Krates is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "From the Greek 'kratos', meaning power or victory. A masculine name for one who achieves dominance or success.". It has 2 syllables.

Native script: Κράτης
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From the Greek 'kratos', meaning power or victory. A masculine name for one who achieves dominance or success.

Popularity

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Written as Κράτης

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What does Krates mean?

Krates is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "From the Greek 'kratos', meaning power or victory. A masculine name for one who achieves dominance or success.".

How popular is Krates?

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Sister names that go with Krates

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Name numerology

8is the Chaldean number for Krates.

Number 8 is linked with ambition, strength and determination.

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Names with a similar meaning to Krates

Krates means "From the Greek 'kratos', meaning power or victory. A masculine name for one who achieves dominance or success." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Alexander — "Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning 'defender of people', from alexein 'to defend' and aner 'man'." (Greek)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Chloe — "Chloe comes from the Greek khloe, meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. It was an epithet of the goddess Demeter." (Greek)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Christopher — "Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning 'bearer of Christ'. Saint Christopher is a patron saint of travellers." (Greek)