15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

  1. Geza
    • Origin:

      Hungarian
    • Meaning:

      "little prince"
    • Description:

      Spelled Géza in Hungarian, this is the modern form of Gyeücsa. It derives from a Hungarian noble title: gyeü, with a diminutive suffix. This was the name of a 10th-century leader of the Hungarians, father of the first king István.
  2. Collier
    • Origin:

      English occupational name
    • Meaning:

      "coal miner"
    • Description:

      This occupational surname could find new life with those wishing to honor someone in their heritage who was connected to the tough-as-nails breed that was the pre-modern coal miner. Coll and Collie are some sweet nickname options to tone down the formality of this name.
  3. Nandor
    • Origin:

      Hungarian, Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "bold voyager"
    • Description:

      Interesting and energetic international form of Ferdinand.
  4. Joram
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "exalted by God"
    • Description:

      Biblical name from the Old Testament, and a nice full form of the sweet nickname Jory.
  5. Torrin
    • Marek
      • Origin:

        Russian, Polish, Czech, Slovak variation of Mark, Latin
      • Meaning:

        "warlike"
      • Description:

        A wearable update to the New Testament classic.
    • Caldwell
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "cold stream"
      • Description:

        English place name turned handsome surname name.
    • Kabir
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "the great"
      • Description:

        Kabir is the 37th name of God in Islam. Kabir is also the name of an Indian poet and mystic saint. In the US, Kabir is on the rise as a boys' name, favored by Muslim parents.
    • Santo
      • Origin:

        Italian
      • Meaning:

        "saint, holy"
      • Description:

        Religious name long common in Italy, as is the diminutive Santino. In the Cornwall region of England, it's a traditional diminutive for Alexander.
    • Como
      • Origin:

        Italian place-name
      • Description:

        Singer Perry is long gone, but the beautiful northern Italian lake conjures up a clear and tranquil image.
    • Ilyan
      • Origin:

        Variation of Elijah, Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "Yahweh is God"
      • Description:

        A popular name in France that we count among the unique I names for boys in the US.
    • Fergal
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "brave, manly"
      • Description:

        Very common in early Ireland and still in use there today, it was the name of an eighth century high king and also a saint. Not as well known in this country as Fergus, Fergal is currently appearing as a character on the TV series Catastrophe.
    • Manny
      • Origin:

        English, diminutive of Emmanuel
      • Description:

        He can get it for you wholesale.
    • Rafiq
      • Origin:

        Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "friend, companion, gentle, kind"
      • Description:

        Confident Middle Eastern choice. Children will relate to the Rafiki form via the wise guru in Disney's "The Lion King."
    • Ilkin
      • Origin:

        Turkish and Azerbaijani
      • Meaning:

        "first"
      • Description:

        Authentically spelled İlkin, this would be an unusual (to English speakers) pick for a firstborn boy.
    • Rudo
      • Origin:

        Shona
      • Meaning:

        "love"
      • Description:

        In the Shona language of souther Africa, this simple and wearable boys' name means love.
    • Aiman
      • Origin:

        Variation of Ayman, Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "righteous, right-handed, blessed, lucky"
      • Description:

        The original spelling Ayman is much more common around the world, and would likely be considered more fashionable in the US, with its Y.
    • Iori
      • Origin:

        Japanese, Welsh
      • Description:

        In Welsh, a diminutive of Iorwerth. As a Japanese name, Iori stands alone.
    • Loyal
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "faithful, loyal"
      • Description:

        Loyal is one of the few virtue names suitable for boys, an honorable and principled Boy Scout-esque appellation with a surprisingly long and distinguished history.
    • Olsen
      • Origin:

        Scandinavian
      • Meaning:

        "Olaf's son"
      • Description:

        Too tied to those well-publicized twins.