What origin is the name Modestos?

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

What are good sister names for Modestos?

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

How is Modestos written in its native script?

Modestos is written Μόδεστος.

Modestos

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Modestos

Modestos

Boy

Greek

3 syllables

Modestos (Μόδεστος) is a Greek boy's name meaning "From Greek 'modestos', meaning moderate or restrained. A masculine name implying humbleness.".

Modestos is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "From Greek 'modestos', meaning moderate or restrained. A masculine name implying humbleness.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Native script: Μόδεστος
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

From Greek 'modestos', meaning moderate or restrained. A masculine name implying humbleness.

Popularity

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Written as Μόδεστος

Quick answers about Modestos

What does Modestos mean?

Modestos is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "From Greek 'modestos', meaning moderate or restrained. A masculine name implying humbleness.".

How popular is Modestos?

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Sister names that go with Modestos

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Name numerology

1is the Chaldean number for Modestos.

Number 1 is linked with leadership, independence and new beginnings.

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Names with a similar meaning to Modestos

Modestos means "From Greek 'modestos', meaning moderate or restrained. A masculine name implying humbleness." — 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)