15,000+ Two-Syllable Boy Names

Associated with comedian Stephen Colbert, who uses the French pronunciation of his name as a bit (the rest of his family of origin use the English pronunciation).

A spelling that would definitely attract a lot of attention -- and a certain amount of confusion as well.

Variation of Tavish, a Scottish form of Thomas, that's associated with radio/TV personality Tavis Smiley.

Zaire, the former name of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is an ultra-hot baby name for boys. It's inspired a number of variations, including Zyair, Zyaire, and now, Ziaire.

Icy surname common in Ukraine.

Shepherd is soaring in the charts, so why not Farmer? Perhaps because, unlike some of the occupation names that are so popular today, it is still an everyday word. Even so, if you're looking for a name that fits modern trends but no one else is using, Farmer could be the one.

On the other hand, Zarren is an improvement on Darren.

This familiar surname with a surprising meaning could be added to your list of undiscovered 'last names first' names.

Chapman is derived from céapmann, an Old English occupational name for a merchant or marketman. The slang word "chap" came from chapman — which was also used as a term for a customer in 17th and 18th century England.

An energetic Pakistani name with a brilliant meaning and cool sound.

A well-to-do English surname with a comedic undertone, thanks to the Griswold family of National Lampoon's Vacation.

Hershey is best-known in the US as a brand of chocolate, named after the company's founder, Milton Hershey. Hershey and its many variations, including Hersh and Hershkovitz, is most commonly a surname that may be either German or Jewish.