15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

There are many more substantial Italian choices.

Author Colson Whitehead put his name on the map, and now variations such as Colsen and Colsyn are shooting up along with it.

Gomer is that rare beast, a unisex biblical name. Gomer was both a son of Japheth (and therefore grandson of Noah), and the wife of the prophet Hosea. It has lingering associations with the hayseed Gomer Pyle character, but may just about be ready for rehab.

A historic name seeing some modern use among French-speaking parents.

Godric is one of the unique baby names that has found more exposure since J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter universe came into our lives. Godric Gryffindor is an important historical figure in the series. In real life, Godric was a name popular in middle England, with many saints and sheriffs of the 11th century bearing the name. Godric, like other old English names Arthur, Edwin and Oswald, has potential to make a comeback as an easily-recognizable but creative choice for parents looking for names that are unique without being too challenging.

Dagan, also spelled Dagon, was a half-man, half-fish fertility god worshipped in ancient Syria. Dagon, also represented a fish-man hybrid was also a demon in some mythology.

An international variation of Ronan primarily found in Brazil.

This familiar Irish surname, best known as the name of the mononamed Welsh female singer, is extremely rare as a first name in the US but could make an original Irish choice.

Surname that is occasionally used as a given name in tribute to Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.

Yochanan Ben Zakkai is a prominent figure in Jewish history.

See QUENTIN and QUINTIN.

A common surname in Scotland, but a starchy first name choice.

Benevolent name found in Israel in several forms, including Doran and Doroni.

A short form of Mýrkjartan, an Old Norse name derived from the Irish Muircheartach "sea warrior". It is also a Nordic form of the Old Irish name Certán, possibly meaning "humming sound".

Basque form of Santiago

A Top 100 pick in Israel that feels simple and appealing enough to work in almost any language.

Sharing an etymology with Cleopatra, this masculine form of the name also has biblical ties. Cleopas was one of the men who encountered Jesus on the road to Emmaus following his resurrection. As a child's name, it has been a rare sight. While it does have an interesting history, it's connection to Cleopatra and obvious nickname Cleo could make it seem too feminine for some.

This name might be too, well, triggering.