Four Syllable Names for Boys

  1. Barthelemy
    • Origin:

      French form of Bartholomew
    • Description:

      While Barthelemy does not garner much attention these days, it has a storied history in French-speaking countries. Notable bearers include geologist and explorer Barthélemy Faujas de Saint-Fond, philosopher Jules Barthélemy-Saint-Hilaire, and historian and writer Jean-Barthélemy Hauréau, to name a few.
  2. Prosperity
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Forget Patience and Charity: Here's a Colonial name (and sentiment) that seems perfect for modern times.
  3. Heriberto
    • Zephyrinus
      • Origin:

        Latin form of Zephyrus, Greek mythology name
      • Meaning:

        "west wind"
      • Description:

        Zephyrinus is the form of the name of the Greek god of the west wind best known as the name of a Jewish pope and saint.
    • Amiliano
      • Jiovanni
        • Vasilios
          • Augustinos
            • Oliverio
              • Origin:

                Spanish form of Oliver, Latin
              • Meaning:

                "olive tree"
              • Description:

                As Oliver's fan base spreads throughout the English-speaking and Euro-centered worlds, other forms of the popular name are sure to gain attention.
            • Lodovico
              • Athaliah
                • Origin:

                  Hebrew
                • Meaning:

                  "God is exalted"
                • Description:

                  Unisex name from the Old Testament, perhaps an underused alternative to Isaiah.
              • Girolamo
                • Erazino
                  • Kuwiskuwi
                    • Origin:

                      Cherokee
                    • Meaning:

                      "large white water bird; egret"
                    • Description:

                      Often written in English as Cooweescoowee — a place name in Oklahoma.
                  • Heremoana
                    • Origin:

                      Tahitian
                    • Meaning:

                      "beloved ocean"
                    • Description:

                      Moana may be the best-known South Sea Islander name thanks to Disney. This puts a male spin on the appealing nature name.
                  • Viviani
                    • Americo
                      • Anastacio
                        • Uriyahu
                          • Jermajesty
                            • Origin:

                              Invented name
                            • Description:

                              Jermajesty is a slightly bizarre name created by Jackson brother Jermaine, making his son a royal version of himself.