15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Aldric
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"old, wise ruler"
- Jaska
Origin:
Diminutive of Jaakko, FinnishMeaning:
"supplanter"Description:
A nickname for Jaakko, the Finnish form of Jacob.
- Pranav
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"primordial"Description:
Pranav, an Indian name now in the U. S. Top 900, represents Aum, or Om, the most sacred syllable in Hinduism, symbolizing the entire universe.
- Erin
- Rayner
- Parvaiz
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"lucky, happy"Description:
Parvaiz would certainly stand out in an American classroom.
- Eaen
- Auston
- Omni
Origin:
MormonMeaning:
"all, universal"Description:
The name of a prophet in the Book of Mormon, coinciding with a Latin prefix meaning "all, every".
- Kellin
- Shimon
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"to be heard"Description:
Most parents would choose the more contemporary Simon.
- Ravine
Origin:
Nature nameMeaning:
"chasm, gulley"Description:
A dramatic nature name which calls to mind wild rocky landscapes and mountaineering.
- Carlow
Origin:
Irish place-nameMeaning:
"four-part lake"Description:
Gives Carlo a place-name/surname spin.
- Junot
Origin:
Spanish variation of JuniusDescription:
Junot, which sounds like the goddess and indie movie name "Juno" and the Alaskan place name Juneau, is actually someting completely different. The literati will recognize the unusual name of writer Junot Diaz.
- Romain
- Leonides
- Kolter
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"colt herder"Description:
A variation on the more popular Colton and Colter, Kolter has the on-trend K initial, but still holds the same Wild West vibes as its counterparts and lends itself to familiar nickname Kole. Given to nearly 200 boys in 2023, it has tripled in use since 2020.
- Darnell
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"the hidden spot"Description:
Like so many names starting with Dar- (e.g. Darcy, Darius, and Darbey) this name feels so suave and aristocratic. British musician Darnell Bristol went by nickname Dee.
- Devi
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"divine"Description:
Devi is the name of a Hindu goddess. Deva or Dev are male forms.
- Harun
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"exalted"Description:
Arabic form of Aaron, featured in the tales of The Thousand and One Nights. The name Harun also appears several times in the Quran.