Four Syllable Names for Boys

A familiar Scandinavian surname — typically spelled Christofferson in Denmark — via actor and singer Kris Kristofferson.

The name of the late husband of Naomi in the Bible.

Over the top for even the most ardent Anglophile. Sacheverell Sitwell was a member of the prominentliterary Sitwell family.

One of the fastest-rising boys names of 2017, Miliano can be seen as a cross between trendy unisex place name Milan and the whole Maximiliano/Emiliano family.

Gediminas is derived from the Lithuanian elements gedauti, meaning "grieve," and minėti, "to celebrate" or "to mention." The most famous bearer of the name is Gediminas, Grand Duke of Lithuania from 1316–1341. Many consider him the true founder of Lithuania, and baby boys are often named in his honor.

If Victor isn't quite enough, this superlative word name is another option.

Sometimes heard in the Latino community, has not crossed over into others.

Although still small in numbers, children named Legendary have increased dramatically over the years. It's one of the ultimate aspirational word names. Nick Cannon and Bre Tiesi used it for their son in 2022.

A powerful Cree nature-related word turned name.

A Southern place name — found in North Carolina and Virginia — borne by early enslaved people in the US. It came over from England, where Albemarle was a variation of the French county name Aumale, from the Latin Alba Marla, "white marl." Marl is a type of soil.

Variation of Vinicius

A weighty Greek name borne by several early saints and patriarchs of Alexandria.

In Italy, often refers to the joy at the birth of a long-awaited child.

Cyriaque is the French version of Cyriacus, an equally obscure name in the US. Abroad, however, Cyriaque has a few contemporary namesakes, specifically two French footballers: Cyriaque Louvion and Cyriaque Rivieyran.

More unusual than Dakota or Austin, Colorado conjures images of majestic mountains and windswept wilderness. Some will prefer the more preppy Aspen, but Colorado feels like the true explorer.

Actress America Ferrera, of Ugly Betty fame, has pretty much feminized this name in the US.