15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

Name bestowed on Choctaw men after a hunting achievement.

The name of an extremely civilized, wealthy city in the north of Italy merits more notice as a first name, a la Verona and Milan. It was used as one in the Canadian sci-fi series Killjoys.

The Māori form of Michael has a strong, striking sound and Kye would make for a cool short form.

Arun is the common masculinization of the name Aruna, the Hindu god who drives the sun god Surya across the sky in his chariot. Aruna is also used as a female name.

More often heard in the West as a surname, Zarin could work as a first for boys or girls.

One of the less common members of the currently popular craftsmen's guild, Becker once had a self-named sitcom, and is also associated with Wimbleton tennis legend Boris Becker.

Too far gone to the girls.

A less political spelling of the English surname Atlee or Attlee, borne by midcentury British prime minister Clement Attlee.

Streamlined spelling found all across Europe. The Spanish Filipo has extra zip.

A meaningful name for a long-awaited child.

A matronymic surname derived from Emonie and Emeny, which are of uncertain origins.

Sean and Robin Wright Penn chose this name for their son to honor their friend Dennis Hopper; others might associate it with the painter Edward. Couldn't be more spirited.

Derived from a Scottish surname, Mckenzie is an anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Coinnich, Coinnich being one of the original Gaelic forms of Kenneth. As a given name, it took off for girls in the US in the 70s, thanks to actress Mackenzie Phillips, and it has always been less popular for boys. While Mackenzie was chosen for 86 boys in the US last year, the Mckenzie spelling was used for just 7.

While this is an ancient male name, it's too similar to modern girls' choices like Mia and Pia to work for a boy today.

Serious surname choices, the latter form known via award-winning author Reynolds Price.

Japanese-born fashion designer Issey Miyake, known for his techno-clothes, could provide baby naming inspiration.

Streamlined spelling of the biblical name, as in basketball great Isiah Thomas, falling fast from its height in the charts.