- Anaheim, California: Derived from the Greek word "Anaheim", meaning "up home".
- Olympia, Washington: Named after Olympia, the capital city of the ancient Greek region of Elis, and host to the Olympic Games.
- Memphis, Tennessee: Believed to be derived from the ancient Egyptian city of Memphis, named after Menes, the legendary first king of Egypt.
- Syracuse, New York: Named after the ancient Greek city of Syracuse, located on the island of Sicily.
- Corinth, Mississippi: Named after the ancient Greek city-state of Corinth, located on the Isthmus of Corinth.