15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

Not all words work as baby names, but Wonder would transition seamlessly.

Too close to the name of a bodily fluid.

A common nickname for Antero, the Finnish variation of Andrew.

A new, hyper-intelligent word name that first appeared on the charts in 2008.

Cool bearlike option, though Orson might be easier to embrace.

A Top 50 name in Switzerland, this sleek European member of the Lawrence family of names is little-known elsewhere. In Germanic mythology, Laurin is a legendary dwarf king who is mentioned in both a 13th century heroic epic and an Alpine legend.

Relatively unknown outside of its native region, Sendoa is an intriguing international name with a strong meaning.

Has the two-syllable sound so popular for boys, though adding an apostrophe -- and turning it into D'Anton -- changes the name entirely.

Zetsu is a monstrous character name from the Naruto anime and manga series. It's not used as a baby name in Japan, where it literally means "tongue." We like its zippy sound but admit that you're unlikely to find many baby Zetsus in the US either.

Never as well known as that other Roman numeral name, Octavius, Tertius just might hold some appeal for the parent seeking a really obscure name with the patina of antiquity for her third son.

The Welsh form of Samuel.

Problematic, even if not for Dilbert.

A busby is the English name for the fur military headdress originally worn by the Hungarian hussars. As a first name, Busby is also the unique name of iconic movie choreographer Busby Berkeley.

Among the Choctaw, names were given after life achievements. Tashka would have been given to a warrior after a battle.

Kit and Topher are the Christopher nicknames du jour, thanks to actors Harington and Grace. But now that Chris is feeling less ubiquitous, this jaunty Scottish and Irish short form has a certain charm.

Goodbye Uncle Vanya and hello...It Girl baby name? It's true — style icon Chloë Sevigny chose the name Vanja for her son, born in 2020. The name honors Vanja's paternal heritage — Chloë's partner is the Croatian-born gallerist Siniša Mačkovic.

An attractive Nordic name most common in Iceland. It was derived from the Old Norse elements bryn, meaning "armor," and her, "warrior" or "army."