15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

This Turkish word name literally translates to "peak," referring to that of a mountain.

A sharp and interesting Kurdish name derived from the name of a river and mountain in the region.

A strong Arabic name with a powerful positive meaning.

Breton is the term for the people and language of Brittany, a region of northern France with a distinct culture. Breton also might be thought of as a trendy modern invention, taking the midcentury surfer boy Bret or Brett and adding the current favorite boy's name ending -on and turning it into a name all its own. Bretton is a variation.

Jemiah is a modern masculine name that appears to combine the popular prefix 'Je-' (as in Jeremiah) with the suffix '-miah,' which recalls biblical names like Jeremiah or Nehemiah. The name may be viewed as a shortened form of Jeremiah (meaning 'appointed by God' in Hebrew) or as a creative modern combination. It emerged in American naming records primarily in the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon. Jemiah exemplifies the contemporary trend of creating distinctive names that maintain connections to traditional naming patterns while offering a unique identity. The name has a melodic quality with its balanced syllables and combines familiar elements in a fresh way. While not ranked among the top 1000 U.S. names, Jemiah represents the innovative approach to naming that balances tradition and individuality.

Vicus, an unusual ancient Roman place-name, is used for modern-day boys in Africa.

Kadeem is a name made familiar by TV actor Kadeem Hardison, a fresher alternative to the better known Kareem.

Farris is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'knight' or 'horseman,' suggesting bravery and nobility. It also exists as an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Fearghuis, meaning 'son of Fergus.' Additionally, Farris appears as a variant spelling of Ferris, which began as a surname derived from the Latin 'ferrum' meaning 'iron.' The name has maintained steady but modest usage across various English-speaking countries. Farris strikes a balance between familiarity and distinctiveness, with its recognizable sound but uncommon usage. The multicultural roots make it appealing to diverse families, and its association with bravery and strength gives it a positive connotation. Notable variations include Faris, Ferris, and Fares, each with slightly different cultural affiliations.

Danish actor Pilou Asbaek, of Borgen and Game of Thrones, got his unusual first name from his French mother; it's apparently an abbreviation of "Petit Philip." The fact that both its two syllables have restroom-adjacent connotations will make it hard to pull off in English-speaking countries.

This Scottish town name sounds strong and modern on both boys and girls.

If you wanted to try to get people to pronounce your son's first name the way Stephen Curry does, this might be a way to do it.

Josue - usually written as Josué - is a French, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Joshua that has been in the US Top 300 since 1990 and in the Top 1000 since the 70s. While it remains popular in Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, in its native Spain, France, and Portugal, it has fallen slightly out of style.

Seems to stand at attention and salute.

A Top 1000 boy name throughout the first half of the 20th century in the US, Lauren was popularized for girls by the actress Lauren Bacall. Today, while the Lauren spelling is still 99 percent feminine, Loren is truly gender-neutral, used last year for 75 baby girls and 60 baby boys.

The Latvian god of crops — especially barley and brewing. Today the Seto people — an ethnic group in Estonia — revere Peko as a national hero and king, the name and figure used widely as a national symbol.

This name might be too, well, triggering.

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.

Whatever its merits as a name, Haman is a Biblical villain, a member of the Persian king's court who plotted to slaughter the Jews. His plan was foiled by Queen Esther and Haman was hanged. Not a role model you want for your child.

Ryles may be one of the best-kept secrets in baby names. It has all the trappings of a hit — similarities to fashionable names like Miles and Riley, traditional surname history, that S ending! And yet, neither Ryles nor Riles has ever been given to more than five American baby boys in a single year.