15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

Though Patrice is still common for boys in France, it has long been feminine here.

A nickname that sounds like a nickname.

This strong and commanding Russian name is pronounced ah-KEEM.

This name of one of the most romantic cities in the world could easily find its way onto an American baby boy's birth certificate. You could also think of it as a fun, atlas-inspired twist on Denis.

Though you might have been a fan of tennis star Chris Evert, stick with EVERETT, which everyone will think you're saying anyway.

Latin variation of Eli used in the Old and New Testament.

Down-to-earth surname name with a drawl, also associated with cereal and dog food.

Feminine, à la Beryl and Merrill.

Reaver sure sounds like an occupational surname, thanks to its -er ending and similarity to names like Reeve, but it is actually a name invented by science fiction writers.

The first documentation of the use of Reaver was in 1988, as the name of a team of cyborgs in a Marvel comic book. More recently, Reaver was used in the TV show Firefly as the name of a group of cannibalistic humans.

Makeo is a rare name, which peaked in usage in the USA in 2012, when it was given to six little boys. Despite this rarity, its similarity to names like Mateo (to which it is related), Arlo, etc. means it is ripe for a spike in popularity.

A combination of Cyrus and Tyler, or any similar names. It may also be a variation of the surname Seiler, which means "rope maker."

We'll just be here, waiting, until some celebrity in search of a totally unique baby name stumbles upon Classic. At which point it may become an instant, well, classic.

Traditionally a feminine nickname for Katherine — the male usage of Kitty is entirely made up of cats.

Jettson is spelling variation of the surname Jetson, which may have originated as a spin on Judson, which means "son of Jordan". In the US, it might be associated with the cartoon family "The Jetsons", though younger generations may simply see it as a way to give the short, snappy Jett a full name.