15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Findlay
- Emmaus
Origin:
Greek place name from AramaicMeaning:
"hot spring"Description:
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus appears to two of his disciples on the road to Emmaus after his death, burial and resurrection.
- Kenshi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"swordsman"Description:
Kenshi is a single-player video game set in a post-apocalyptic fantasy universe. In Japan, it's the term for "swordsman" rather than a name. Nine sets of American parents named their sons Kenshi in 2021 when it debuted on the charts, but it did not rank in the charts the following year.
- Penuel
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"facing God"Description:
Biblical name from the Old Testament.
- Riddick
Origin:
Variation of Reddick, ScottishDescription:
Variation of Reddick, recognizable as the name of Vin Diesel's character in the Riddick film series, based on the Chronicles of Riddick books.
- Rouvin
- Adas
- Benjámin
Origin:
Hungarian variation of Benjamin, HebrewMeaning:
"son of the right hand"
- Daumier
Origin:
French artist nameDescription:
If you're seeking a French artist name that goes beyond Monet and Manet, Daumier -- known for his revealing caricatures -- makes a rich, sophisticated choice.
- Bader
Origin:
German, ArabicMeaning:
"bath-house attendant; full moon"Description:
A German occupational surname deriving from the German word Bad, meaning "bath". Its most famous bearer in recent years has been (the notorious) RBG – former Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, making this a great feminist name or a nod to a lawyer in the family. Its simple, dynamic, er-ending sound fits right in with the likes of Hunter, Carter and Baker.
- Verdan
- Basir
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"wise"Description:
One of the 99 names of Allah, according to Islamic tradition.
- Cayman
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
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.
- Aonghus
- Joffrey
Origin:
Variant of GeoffreyDescription:
King Joffrey Baratheon, the petulant biological son of siblings Cersei and Jaime Lannisters, is perhaps the most notorious villain in the entire Game of Thrones canon. His name is practically a byword for sadism among fans of the show and George R.R. Martin's books. As such, we think it's probably a name best avoided IRL.
- Greatness
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"greatness"Description:
Modern virtue name with both spiritual and secular significance.
- Nuno
Origin:
PortugueseMeaning:
"grandfather or ninth"Description:
Related to the surname Nunez, Nuno has several possible meanings, including grandfather, ninth, squire, tutor, or monk.
- Parry
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"son of Harry"Description:
Parry is quite common in Wales, often as a surname, but would inevitably be misunderstood as Perry or even Harry.
- Finesse
Origin:
English from French, word nameDescription:
"Saturday Night Live" cast member Finesse Mitchell often mocks his own and similar names when portraying the character Starkeisha on the show.
- Esmael
Origin:
Spanish variation of Ismael, Hebrew,"God will hear"Meaning:
"God will hear"Description:
Esmael is an uncommon name with deep cultural roots.