15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

Short for Indiana or Indio... or just use it on its own. Indi makes a cool and punchy option for either sex.

Feminine, à la Beryl and Merrill.

An eider is a sea duck whose feathers make ultra-soft eiderdown.

Sabian is a relative of Sabin and Sabina, both referring to the Sabines, an ancient Italian people. Sabin is also a Quranic name of one of the "People of the Book". About a dozen baby boys were named Sabin and another dozen named Sabian in the US last year, making it a rare name with historic roots.

Short for Samuel or long for Sam, Sammy is a sweet midcentury nickname name that we can see coming back.

Kaleo is one of a number of fast-rising Hawaiian names, thanks to its cool combination of sounds reminiscent of Kainoa and Mateo.

Branton may be more unusual than Brandon but it will forever be confused with that name.

A Desi variation that moves the name away from Lucy -- though it's just as dizzy. TV star Jaime Pressly used it for her son.

Its jaunty o-ending makes this name more appealing than most of its Germanic brothers, and we hope we're beyond the constant response to his name being "Where's Waldo?" The weighty reputation of writer and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson adds a measure of backbone to the name.

Thadeo is a masculine name with ancient roots, representing a Latin variation of the Greek name Thaddeus or Thaddaeus. The original Aramaic name 'Tadday' means 'heart' or 'courageous.' This name appears in Christian tradition as one of Jesus's apostles, also known as Jude in some accounts. The Spanish and Italian variation Thadeo adds a melodic, Mediterranean quality to the name while maintaining its historical significance. Though relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, it enjoys more popularity in Hispanic and Latin American communities. Thadeo projects strength and character while offering the friendly nickname options of Theo or Tad. The name carries both religious significance and a timeless quality that transcends trends.

This Ethiopian boy name looks like a shortening of popular Addison, but has separate roots. Nonetheless, with Addison's popularity, Addis would fit in while standing out as a boy's name in English-speaking countries. Addis means "new", as seen in Ethiopia's capital Addis Ababa, meaning "new flower".

Native to america, the coyote has long been associated with danger and independence. Has some teasing potential thanks to 2000 film Coyote Ugly but it is certainly a strong statement name for American nature lovers.

Ario was derived from the Roman family name Arrius, although it bears closer resemblance to Aria, the Italian name meaning "song."

Guido was very popular in Renaissance Italy, with many namesakes including painter Fra Angelico (born Guido di Pietro) and mathematician Guido Fubini. Guy Fawkes, of gunpowder plot fame, sometimes used this version. Nowadays it's unfairly overlooked, but in the current trend for snappy international names ending in -o, this cultured gem deserves more use.

Also spelt Aethelred, this was the name of two Saxon kings of England. The most famous is Ethelred II "The Unready", who actually reigned as King twice: from 978-1013 and from 1014-1016. His nickname comes not from the modern word "unready", but rather from a pun on the Old English unræd "poorly advised" (Ethelred means "well advised" or "noble counsel").

Messer has trendy surname style, but a "messy" first syllable and sharp imagery may give some prospective parents pause. Reality star Stassi Schroeder named her son Messer Rhys in 2023, brother to Hartford Charlie Rose.

Unusual two-syllable choice with a real pronunciation challenge.

This name's connection to the Caribbean Cayman Islands gives it a nice resortish feel, while still feeling like an in-tune-with-style boy's name.

A short and sharp Thai gemstone name used for both sexes.