15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

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As its parent name Roland comes back into style (yep, it’s happening), could there be an uptick in baby Rollies? Certainly as a pet form.

Place-name waiting to be discovered.

Tobi is typically used as an alternate spelling of Toby, a common nickname for Tobias. In the anime series Naruto, the name Tobi is written in kanji giving it the meaning "ten tails."

Tolly is an antique short form that is not only jolly but makes Bartholomew usable in the modern world, when Bart is too Simpsonesque. For the adventurous nicknamer, Tolly might even be a novel short form of Oliver.

This version of Tristan, known to English Lit students from the novel Tristram Shandy, is rarely used in this country, but, though its similarity to the popular Tristan could prove confusing, still makes an interesting literary choice.

Deriving from the Shona word fara, meaning "happy", this would be a joyful name for a long-awaited baby.

Zalán is a very trendy name for boys in Hungary, although its origins are unclear. Zalán's use as a name may be inspired by the Zala River or Zala region, both in Hungary.

Central European form of Matthew.

A dated fifties surname name that led to the nickname SAndy.

The spoiled only son of the richest family in town in a fifties movie.

This is a straightforward choice for parents looking to honor their Greek ancestry.

In Islam, Iblīs is the personal name of the devil, possibly derived from the Greek diablos.

Occasionally used as an alternative to Brandon or Brennan.

A strong, masculine name hardly heard outside the Hebrew-speaking community.

A cool and rare Welsh nickname, though it may put some people in mind of the Banana Boat Song.

Romanian form of Stylianos, the name of a 7th-century hermit from Adrianopolis in Asia Minor who is regarded as a patron saint of children.

A Top 100 choice in Northern Ireland, Caolán shares many fashionable sounds with names like Cayden and Callan, but remains virtually unknown in the US.