15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Gonzo
- Reinhardt
- Kojo
Origin:
Ghanaian, AkanMeaning:
"born on Monday"Description:
The Ashantis of Ghana traditionally use this animated name for boys born on Monday. The girls' equivalent is Adwoa, pronounced ahj-wa.
- Miraç
Origin:
Variation of Miraj, ArabicMeaning:
"ascent"Description:
Miraç is currently one of the most popular boy names in Turkey. It's a variation of the Arabic name Miraj, which refers to the ascension into Heaven. Both names are predominantly used by Muslim families.
- Maewyn
Origin:
Celtic, WelshDescription:
Thought to be the birth name of St Patrick, this appealing choice may read feminine now due to the popularity of several Mae- names, but it has a long history as a male name.
- Cager
Origin:
Short form of Micajah, HebrewMeaning:
"Who is like God?"Description:
Sounds a bit like a nickname in a Dickens novel, but this short form was used in New England a few centuries ago, back when names like Micajah were popular. Both short and long forms are now ripe for revival.
- Warrin
Origin:
Australian AboriginalMeaning:
"the cold months"Description:
Not an alternate spelling of Warren, Warrin is a Pitjantjatjara name meaning the cold months. A good name for a winter baby.
- Amar
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"immortal"Description:
Amar is a masculine name found across India and Pakistan. It is popular in expatriate and diaspora communities, especially in Great Britain.
- Anan
Origin:
Hebrew, AkanMeaning:
"cloud; fourth-born child"Description:
Little-known name from the Old Testament.
- Zohar
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"light, brilliance"Description:
Though this name is used for both boys and girls in Israel, in the U.S. it sounds decidedly masculine, with Zohara the feminine form. Has a futuristic macho feel.
- Olen
- Kiba
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"fang"Description:
Kiba means "fang" in Japanese, and while not a common name for boys in Japan, it's popped up multiple times for fictional characters. Kiba Inuzuka is a Naruto character with a strong attachment to his dog.
- Dallin
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"from the valley"Description:
An All-American, surname style Dale relative that finds place amongst similar names like Cullin and Hamelin as well as the more common Allen and Dylan. It is borne by Youtuber Dallin Lambert, of Della Vlogs.
- Nimrod
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"we shall rise up, we shall rebel"Description:
Our kids laughed when they saw this name. Enough said.
- Culver
Origin:
English variation of ColumbaMeaning:
"dove"Description:
In the currently popular solid, serious, two-syllable mold.
- Sevan
Origin:
Armenian place-nameDescription:
The name of Armenia's largest lake is popular for boys in France -- Sevan is in the boys' Top 500 -- but can also be used for girls.
- Jackie
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"God is gracious"Description:
A cute diminutive of Jack, already technically a nickname for John, famously borne by Hong Kong actor, director and martial artist Jackie Chan.
- Adem
- Dmitri
Origin:
Russian from Greek DemetriusDescription:
Worldly, artistic and attractive Slavic version of the name of the Greek god of fertility and farming.
- Graycen
Origin:
Variation of Grayson, EnglishMeaning:
"son of the bailiff"Description:
This inventive spelling of Graycen was among the fastest-risers of the year in 2019. It hit a peak in 2020, and dropped for both genders in 2021.