15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

Variant of the more popular Sylvain

Though Bayram is not well known in the US, it's a name that easily crosses cultures because it sounds exactly like the English name Byram, a variation of Byron. Bayram is the Turkish word for “holiday” or “festival”. Like Felix and Asher, Bayram is a name with a happy, uplifting meaning. It was in Turkey's Top 100 until 2003.

A form of Matthew with a sound that is has both gentleness and flair. Well used in its native Romania, it is also in the UK Top 500.

Evans is an historic Welsh patronymic surname, derived from Evan, which is a form of John. With Evan's popularity in the U.S. and the U.K. -- it's a Top 50 names -- the stylish s-ending version may also be on the rise.

Besides having an unappealing sound, has long been identified with a much-mocked Ford car model; use of this name is now restricted to the Ford family.

Has a rather heavy surname feel.

Double exposure: 1970s rock sensation (Mamma Mia) and scholar/diplomat name in Israel.

Rarely heard name that could sub for Graham.

This musical choice fits right in with all the new hard-working Millers and Gardeners. It's also a Scottish demonym, referring to an inhabitant of the historic Scottish county of Fife.

Hungarian form of Ambrose

A tweaked version of Jamir, itself a modern invented name, Jahmir is based on Arabic names Jamal and Amir.

One of the more subtle of the names with a royal meaning, Delroy has a vintage flavor and would be a distinctive choice today.

Over 50 baby boys were named Alpha last year, along with eight baby girls. Expect a lifetime of "alpha male" jokes, which could prove daunting or confidence-building for your own little Alpha.

Derived from the Welsh word for gold, pronounced differently from the European currency.

An increasing number of parents are using the Italian word for love as a baby name in the US.